Nikoloz Basilashvili vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Preview & Prediction | 2026 Chengdu Open | Semi-Final

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Nikoloz Basilashvili meets Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the semi-finals at the 2026 Chengdu Open at the Sichuan International Tennis Center in Chengdu, China

Ranking points: ATP 250

Start date/time: 28 September 2026 at 6:00 am

Venue: Sichuan International Tennis Center, Chengdu, China

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

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Nikoloz Basilashvili vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina prediction

Nikoloz Basilashvili booked a spot in his first ATP semi-final in four years with a fabulous win over Jenson Brooksby.

The Georgian qualifier was rock solid in the big moments as he clinched a 6-4 7-6 success against the unorthodox American.

The world number 145 will now face second seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina for a second time after the Spaniard ended Alexandre Muller’s run courtesy of a 6-1 7-5 triumph.

Basilashvili actually won their only previous clash 0-6 6-4 7-6 in Metz back in 2021 - but it is unlikely that will have much impact on this second showdown.

Foki is clearly the more consistent player nowadays, but when Basilashvili is firing he has the sort of maverick tennis to do damage.

The odds will strongly favour Alejandro, so it may be worth considering Nikoloz to make it competitive with a decent swell of games in what is sure to be a big-hitting and potentially fiery affair.

Nikoloz Basilashvili vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina tip: Over 20.5 games