Basi on fire alert?

The Georgian is known for his breakthroughs in tournaments when no one expects it and this is yet another perfect opportunity here.

I hadn't seen Basilashvili's qualifying matches but I suspected he was going to be a pain to play this week in these conditions. When he gains a little confidence and his game is locked in, he remains one of the most difficult players to maneuver on the tour. He systematically attacks you from both sides with monstrous power and crazy release. He rolled over McDonald and arrives in dangerous outsider mode against Musetti, whom he already beat at Wimbledon. So yes, Musetti was sick at Wimbledon but in reality I don't think he's up to par on fast courts yet, he wins matches with forceps but never really convinces. He keeps a strong mentality, a clean and consistent game but it's simply not as good as elsewhere and we can count on Basilashvili to highlight these flaws. The Georgian will take the ball early, dictate the play and break the diagos, he will make a lot of unforced errors but can also prevent Musetti from being able to develop his game with time and space. The Italian will have to play in reception, absorb the opponent's power, break the rhythm with his slices and counter at the right time. He is good in this line of play but even for a defender of his caliber he can be extinguished if Basilashvili catches fire and frankly given what the guy shows...