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Match Details
Fixture: (12) Christopher Eubanks vs Nikoloz Basilashvili
Date: March 3, 2025
Tournament: BNP Paribas Open 2025
Round: First Round (Qualifying)
Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, California, US
Category: ATP 1000
Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt
Prize Money: $13,042,410
Live Telecast: US - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - DAZN
Christopher Eubanks vs Nikoloz Basilashvili preview
World No. 104 Christopher Eubanks will take on World No. 150 Nikoloz Basilashvili in the first qualification round of the BNP Paribas Open.
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Eubanks had a mediocre season last year as she amassed 11 wins from 30 matches, including a semifinal appearance in the Hall Of Fame Open and a quarterfinal finish in the Halle Open. He also reached the second round of the Miami Open, where he lost to Alexander Zverev in straight sets.
The American will enter Indian Wells after first-round exits in the Dallas Open and the Delray Beach Open. He was eliminated by Matteo Arnaldi in Dallas and Reilly Opelka in Delray Beach. Opelka defeated Eubanks in one hour and 26 minutes, 6-3, 7-6(7).
Nikoloz Basilashvili, meanwhile, played most of his tennis on the ATP Challenger circuit last year. He chalked up a title-winning run in the Seoul Challenger and also secured a runner-up finish in the Murcia Challenger.
The Georgian will enter Indian Wells on the back of a solid quarterfinal finish in Montpellier. He outfoxed the likes of Mikhail Kukushkin and Arthur Rinderknech en route to the last eight, but couldn't make his mark against Andrey Rublev. The Russian picked up the win in the first set as Basilashvili was forced to retire due to injury.
Christopher Eubanks vs Nikoloz Basilashvili head-to-head
Basilashvili leads the head-to-head against Eubanks 2-0. He defeated the American most recently in the 2021 BNP Paribas Open.
Christopher Eubanks vs Nikoloz Basilashvili odds
Odds will be updated when available.
Christopher Eubanks vs Nikoloz Basilashvili prediction
Christopher Eubanks has made a slow start to the season with just one win out of four matches so far. He will be eager to get things right on home soil and make a valuable contribution to the BNP Paribas Open. The American likes to rely on his potent serve and has a decent all-around game.
Basilashvili, on the contrary, played a full season on the ATP Challenger circuit last year. He seems to have worked on his weaknesses and looks determined to register a big result on tour. The Georgian has a versatile all-around game and great anticipation skills on the court.
Basilashvili is a former runner-up in the BNP Paribas Open and will be keen to make his seventh appearance in the main draw this year. He will be up against an out-of-form Eubanks on Monday and shouldn't have too many problems against the American. The 33-year-old is a clear favourite to begin with a win.
Pick: Basilashvili to win in straight sets.
