Daniil Medvedev wins Almaty Open to secure first career title defense

Daniil Medvedev won the Almaty Open in Kazakhstan, marking the first time in his professional career that he has successfully defended a tournament title. The world No. 5 defeated Georgian qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili in the ATP 250 final with a score of 6-7(8), 6-1, 6-3.

After losing a close first-set tiebreak, Medvedev regained momentum to win the subsequent sets. This victory marks his 25th career ATP tour-level title and his fourth trophy of the year, following previous wins in Brisbane, Dubai, and Chengdu. The win also strengthens his position in the race for the ATP Finals, placing him fifth in the live standings.