Nishesh Basavareddy defeated Justin Engel at the ATP NextGen Finals, a 250-tier event on hard court, in the round-robin stage on 19 December 2025. Basavareddy prevailed 4–3, 4–2, 4–3 in a competitive encounter that reflected the condensed format of the tournament. The victory keeps Basavareddy's progression through the group stage intact as he seeks to advance deeper into the event.