Basilashvili broke for 2-1 and held clinically through to 6-4, with Tsitsipas's sole resistance a hold for 4-5.

Basilashvili saved three break points in a hold for 5-5 as both players held relentlessly; Tsitsipas prevailed in the tiebreak after a 6 minute hold for 6-5.

Basilashvili broke for 5-3 to seal 6-3, with Tsitsipas's only defiance a 3 break point save in a hold for 1-1.