Basilashvili shocked Gerasimov, mounting a stunning comeback to win the match. Gerasimov seemed to be in command, with a 96.6% chance to win toward the end of the match, but no lead proved large enough.
Basilashvili entered the match as the underdog, with a 39% chance to win before the match started. Gerasimov led for most of the match, but Basilashvili seized the lead for good at the end of the match.