Nick Kyrgios defeated Nikoloz Basilashvili 7–6 6–4 6–3 in the round of 16 at the ATP 250 Stuttgart event on grass on 9 June 2022, confirming his status as pre-match favourite. The Australian required a tiebreak to secure the opening set against the Georgian, but thereafter controlled proceedings to close out the match in straight sets. Kyrgios's grass-court credentials were reinforced with the victory, extending his momentum on the surface ahead of the grass-court season's marquee events.