Almaty Final: Medvedev defeats Basilashvili in three sets for 25th career title
Medvedev d. Basilashvili 6-7(6), 6-1, 6-3 in 1h 53m. 25th career title and fourth trophy of the 2026 season.
| Player | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniil Medvedev | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Nikoloz Basilashvili | 7(6) | 1 | 3 |
FINAL: Medvedev d. Basilashvili 6-7(6), 6-1, 6-3. First career title defense and 25th career ATP title for Medvedev.
Top seed Daniil Medvedev captured the Almaty Open title on Sunday, 25 October, mounting a resilient comeback to defeat Georgian qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-7(6), 6-1, 6-3 in one hour and 53 minutes. The victory marked a historic career breakthrough for Medvedev: for the first time in his professional career, he successfully defended a tour-level singles title. Basilashvili, competing in his first ATP final in five years, played fearless tennis to snatch a tight opening tiebreak 8-6. Medvedev responded by raising his return depth and baseline consistency, dropping just four games across the final two sets to lift his 25th career ATP singles trophy.
The stakes
Medvedev secures his fourth title of 2026 and celebrates his first-ever successful ATP title defense.
The rivalry angle
Basilashvili capped a dream week from qualifying while Medvedev proved his hardcourt mastery in Kazakhstan.
Players who could decide it
Lifts his 25th career singles title and fourth trophy of 2026.
Qualifier who took the opening set and pushed the world No. 5 to three sets.
Did you know?
- !Final: Daniil Medvedev d. Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-7(6), 6-1, 6-3.
- !First time in Medvedev's 25 title wins that he successfully defended a crown.
- !Basilashvili reached the final as a qualifier after defeating Tsitsipas in the semifinals.
Head to head
Sunday 25 October 2026. Almaty Open Final. Daniil Medvedev d. Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-7(6), 6-1, 6-3.
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