Basilashvili pulled off the upset to defeat Gi Simon. Basilashvili entered the match as the underdog, with a 32% chance to win before the match started.
From the outset, Basilashvili refused to go away, chipping away at Gi Simon's lead until Basilashvili took their first lead during the middle stretches of the match. Gi Simon never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the match ended, Basilashvili had earned the upset.