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Daniil Medvedev kept his Almaty Open title on Sunday, coming from a set down to beat the qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-7(6), 6-1, 6-3. It is the first time in his career that he has successfully defended a title, at the fourth attempt, and it is his 25th tour-level title and his fourth of 2026.
A First Title Defence
Medvedev had lost all three of his previous finals as a defending champion. In Almaty he lost a first-set tie-break in which he had a set point, then took control of the second set and served well in the third. “It is just a matter of time, luck, a moment,” he said of finally defending a title. The win also lifts him to fifth in the Race to Turin.
His Route to the Title
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 | Sho Shimabukuro | 6-2, 6-1 |
| Quarter-finals | Terence Atmane | 6-4, 6-4 |
| Semi-finals | Alexander Bublik (3) | 6-3, retired |
| Final | Nikoloz Basilashvili (Q) | 6-7(6), 6-1, 6-3 |
Bublik retired with a knee injury after losing the first set of their semi-final, and has since withdrawn from the Swiss Indoors Basel.
Basilashvili Back in the Top 100
Basilashvili, 34, came through qualifying and reached his first tour-level final since 2022. The run takes him back into the top 100 for the first time since February 2023.
Straight to Vienna
Medvedev is the No. 3 seed at the Vienna Open this week and opens against Daniel Mérida of Spain. Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz are the top two seeds, and our Vienna Open 2026 preview has the full field. Basilashvili is also in Vienna, against the Austrian wildcard Jurij Rodionov.
FAQ
Almaty Open 2026 Final FAQs
Who won the Almaty Open 2026?
Daniil Medvedev, who beat the qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-7(6), 6-1, 6-3 in the final on 25 October.
Is it the first time Medvedev has defended a title?
Yes. He had lost all three of his previous finals as defending champion.
How many titles has Medvedev won?
Almaty is the 25th tour-level title of his career and his fourth of 2026.
Who does Medvedev play in Vienna?
Daniel Mérida of Spain in the first round. Medvedev is the No. 3 seed.
Why did Bublik retire in the Almaty semi-final?
He had a knee injury, and he has since withdrawn from Basel.
More Coverage
See Daniil Medvedev‘s profile and his next match page, the ATP rankings and the 2026 tennis calendar.