Over the last games Cilic, Marin holds victories - 1, losses - 4. Basilashvili, Nikoloz on the other hand ends the latest games with victories - 4, losses - 1. Based on this data we can assume that Basilashvili, Nikoloz currently is in better form, unlike Cilic, Marin.
Cilic, Marin: Yosuke Watanuki – (Loss 2:0), Adam Walton – (Win 1:2), Arthur Fery – (Loss 2:0), Daniel Merida – (Loss 2:1), Frances Tiafoe – (Loss 2:1).
Basilashvili, Nikoloz: Adam Walton – (Win 0:2), Taro Daniel – (Win 0:2), Adrian Mannarino – (Loss 1:0), Liam Draxl – (Win 1:2), Andre Ilagan – (Win 1:2).Both contenders have moved to the round_of_32 while beating admirable opponents along the way. In tournaments as Almaty each event is meaningful which is why a great battle awaits us.