Overview
- Daniil Medvedev beat qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-7(6) 6-1 6-3 to retain the Almaty Open crown and complete the first successful title defence of his career.
- Medvedev saved two set points in the opening set, then shifted momentum to dominate the second set and close out the match in the third.
- Nikoloz Basilashvili reached his first tour final since 2022 after advancing from qualifying, and he entered the final as a low-ranked player reported at No. 128.
- The 250 ranking points from Almaty add late-season weight to Medvedev’s bid to secure automatic qualification for the eight-player ATP Finals, and he is scheduled to play in Vienna and the Paris Masters next.
- Pre-match previews backed Medvedev as the favorite and offered a best-bet of Medvedev -1.5 sets, while some outlets published inconsistent ranking details for Basilashvili that conflicted with Reuters’ reporting.