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Medvedev takes advantage of Bublik's withdrawal in Almaty and faces an unexpected finalist

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 24 Oct 2026
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Daniil Medvedev, finalist in Almaty. Photo: gettyimages

Daniil Medvedev is one step away from defending his title at the ATP 250 Almaty 2026 and getting closer to securing a spot at the ATP Finals. The Russian player has already qualified for the great final of the Kazakh tournament after taking advantage of the injury withdrawal of the local Alexander Bublik after the 6-3 in the first set.

The wear and tear suffered by Bublik in his quarterfinal match against Khachanov seemed to take its toll as he struggled to move from the start of the match and appeared to have a bandage on his right knee. He held on for just one set before deciding to retire in hopes of being recovered for the Basel tournament, where he will debut against the local Stricker.

Medvedev could leave Almaty very close to securing a spot in the ATP Finals

The most shocking aspect of the semifinal day in Almaty was Stefanos Tsitsipas's defeat against an inspired Nikoloz Basilashvili. The chaotic and erratic Georgian tennis player is showing his best side in this event and will fight for an ATP title more than four years after the last time. He defeated Tsitsipas 6-4 6-7 (5) 6-3 and will challenge Medvedev's favoritism heading into the final.

A lot is at stake for Daniil Medvedev in the final of the ATP 250 Almaty 2026 as he is not only looking to secure what would be the 25th title of his professional career and fourth of the year (Brisbane, Dubai, and Huangzhou), but also to consolidate his place for the ATP Finals. Ranked fifth in the ATP Race (eliminating Sinner from the equation), the Russian is very close to confirming a spot in Turin, and if he were to win the title in Kazakhstan, it would be a key step.

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