Daniil Medvedev successfully defended his Almaty Open title as he came from a set down to beat qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili in Sunday's final. 

Medvedev became the first player to win back-to-back crowns at the event, but he had to do it the hard way to earn a 6-7 (6-8) 6-1 6-3 win in one hour and 50 minutes. 

The top seed missed two break points in the fifth game of the first set, with Basilashvili then doing the same on set point, although the Georgian took the tie-break.

But Medvedev wasted little time in hauling himself level, reeling off the first three games with the minimum of fuss before closing out the second set in just 23 minutes. 

An early break in the decider put Medvedev further in control, and he got over the line when a Basilashvili forehand clipped the net and landed wide of the baseline. 

"It is just a matter of time, luck, a moment," Medvedev said on successfully defending the title. "I was feeling fresh, physically good.

"Sascha [Alexander Bublik] being injured in the semis gave me an extra push in the final, and I am happy to finally do it."

Almaty title? Defended @DaniilMedwed prevails over Basilashvili 6-7(6), 6-1, 6-3 to successfully defend a title for the first time in his career! @AlmatyOpen_KZ | #AlmatyOpen https://t.co/1xEALzcMvR

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Medvedev was not the only player to lift silverware on Sunday, with Lorenzo Musetti beating Taylor Fritz 6-3 6-4 on his way to his first tour-level title since 2022 at the Lyon Open. 

And at the European Open, Tallon Griekspoor came out on top in a three-set thriller with Jan-Lennard Struff, winning 4-6 6-3 6-4 to confirm a third consecutive comeback triumph. 

Medvedev's trophy-laden year continues

Following his victory, Medvedev has now won 25 tour-level titles, with four of those coming in 2026. He has also triumphed on hard courts in Brisbane, Dubai and Chengdu, with Jannik Sinner (six) the only player to win more ATP tournaments so far this season. 

Medvedev's run in Almaty has also boosted his chances of reaching the ATP Finals, having missed out on the tournament he won in 2020 last year.

He will next compete at the ATP 500 event in Vienna, where he will aim to seal qualification and join Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton in Turin.

But speaking after his match, Medvedev acknowledged he would need to be more clinical should he reach the ATP Finals, having served up four double faults as well as missing several break-point opportunities. 

"It was not easy, but I had my chances in the first set. I got a bit unlucky," Medvedev added. "I knew I would probably have my chances to turn the match around and it was not easy. But I am happy to win."