Basilashvili makes history by beating Federer

Georgia's No. 1 ranked tennis player Nikoloz Basilashvili has defeated one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Roger Federer.

Basilashvili beat the tough opponent in the Doha quarterfinals dismantling him 3-6, 6-1, 7-5.

Basilashvili's next rival will be American Taylor Fritz, ranked 33rd in the world.

This is the second time Basilashvili has played against the all-time great Federer, who easily defeated him on the Australian Open in their first meeting.

Currently, the Georgian tennis player ranks 42nd worldwide.