Nikoloz Basilashvili tops Bautista Agut, reaches quarterfinals of Dubai Tennis Championships

Georgia's Nikoloz Basilashvili has reached quarterfinals of the ongoing Dubai Tennis Championships after defeating world no. 18 Roberto Bautista Agut on Wednesday.

Basilashvili, ranked 19th in the Association of Tennis Professionals roster, claimed the win in the city with a score 6-7, 6-4, 6-3 and will face the winner of the fixture between Tomas Berdych and Borna Coric on the last eight stage.

In his match against Bautista Agut the 27-year-old Georgian powered through with 19 aces to a single one from the Spanish counterpart while also falling prey to less double faults.

Basilashvili also won four of his break points as opposed to one from his rival, and 37 receiving points to 23 for the 18th ranked opponent.

The 17th edition of the Dubai competition features high-ranking competition including Japan's Kei Nishikori, Gael Monfils of France and Marin Cilic of Croatia.

Basilashvili is showing a competitive form following his result in an ATP competition in Hamburg last year, where he became the first Georgian to win ATP World Tour tennis title.