# Nikoloz Basilashvili def. Marin Cilic

Source: https://tennis-db.com/matches/4717857/nikoloz-basilashvili-vs-marin-cilic
Tour: ATP

Nikoloz Basilashvili defeated Marin Cilic 6-2 7-5 in the 2026 Almaty Open first round on hard courts on October 19, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-2 7-5
- Tournament: Almaty Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 32
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-19
- Duration: 82 minutes

## Player comparison
| Field | Nikoloz Basilashvili | Marin Cilic |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | GEO | CRO |
| Birth date | 1992-02-23 | 1988-09-28 |
| Age | 34 | 38 |
| Height | 185 cm | 198 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 128 | 84 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 453 | 704 |
| Elo (entering) | 1706 | 1733 |
| Current career W-L | 155-185 | 578-352 |
| Current career earnings | $9,951,896 | $33,533,878 |

Pre-match H2H: Nikoloz Basilashvili 0-2 Marin Cilic.

## Stats
| Stat | Nikoloz Basilashvili | Marin Cilic |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 13 | 8 |
| Double faults | 3 | 5 |
| 1st serve % | 56.0% | 54.0% |
| 1st serve points won % | 78.0% | 69.0% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 48.0% | 37.0% |
| BP saved % | 60.0% | 44.0% |
| BP converted % | 56.0% | 40.0% |
| Service points won % | 65.0% | 54.0% |
| Return points won % | 46.0% | 35.0% |
| Total points won % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +0.4 | -10.6 |
| Match Return+ | +10.5 | -0.5 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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