Kevin Anderson defeated Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-4 6-3 in the Miami Masters round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Kevin Anderson came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 64. Kevin Anderson extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-29 | Paris Masters | R32 | hard | Kevin Anderson | 6-3 6-7 7-6 |
| 2018-10-22 | Vienna | R32 | hard | Kevin Anderson | 4-6 7-6(6) 6-3 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (156 vs 198). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Basilashvili N.: 9 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About