Medvedev defends Almaty Open title, beats Basilashvili in final

Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev defeated Georgia's Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-7(6), 6-1, 6-3 in the final on Sunday to defend his Almaty Open title. The victory marked Medvedev's fourth ATP Tour title of the year and the first successful title defence of his career. "I always said, it's just a matter of luck, time, moment," the 30-year-old said after the win.