Tashkent Challenger (125000 USD) has started in the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent. Georgian tennis player Nikoloz Basilashvili and Aleksandre Metreveli started participation from the qualifying draw and won the first games.

Basilashvili defeated Batir Sapaev of Uzbekistan 6:1, 6:3. In the second round Nika will play against Pulatov of Uzbekistan. Aleksandre Metreveli beat Duldaev of Kyrgyzstan 7:5, 3:6, 6:3. Singhi of India will be his opponent tomorrow.