Overview
- Medvedev advanced to the Almaty Open final on Saturday when Alexander Bublik retired with a knee problem after losing the opening set 6-3.
- Qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili reached the final by upsetting Stefanos Tsitsipas 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-3 in the other semifinal.
- Medvedev reached the semis by beating Terence Atmane 6-4, 6-4 in a quarterfinal match reported on Friday that showed the top seed in strong form.
- A win in Sunday’s final would help Medvedev defend his Almaty title and add ranking points that could strengthen his bid to qualify for the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin.
- Bublik’s retirement ended a home‑crowd run that included a gruelling quarterfinal win over Karen Khachanov and left both players and the crowd expressing concern about the severity of his knee issue.