Not many matches start off with a hot shot in the first game, but Tomas Berdych did just that in Vienna.

The second seed began his first-round match against Nikoloz Basilashvili in style, finishing off a 31-shot rally with a perfect lob over the Georgian's head.

It was a skillful shot, but Berdych ultimately fell short, losing to the No. 107-ranked Basilashvili, 6-4, 6-7, 7-5, who will move on to face rising young star Karen Khachanov in the second round.

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