Kazakhstan's first racket Alexander Bublik withdrew from the semifinal match of the Almaty Open due to an ankle injury sustained the day before. Defending champion Daniil Medvedev won the first set 6-3. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
Cause of the injury
Yesterday, at the end of his victorious match against Karen Khachanov, Bublik badly twisted his ankle. The consequences of the injury manifested today. After losing the first set, the Kazakhstani player refused to continue the fight.
Final opponent
Tomorrow in the final, Medvedev will defend his title against Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili, who defeated Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semifinal 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-3.
Tournament history
The ATP-250 men's tournament Almaty Open is the successor to the competitions held in Astana from 2020 to 2023. In 2022, the tournament received '500' status, but then returned to its original level. It was first held in Almaty in 2024.
In different years, the tournament was won by Serbian Novak Djokovic, Russian Khachanov, Frenchman Adrian Mannarino and others.
In 2025, Medvedev became champion, defeating Corentin Moutet of France in the final 7-5, 4-6, 6-3.
The prize fund of Almaty Open 2026 is $1.07 million.