Daniil Medvedev is set to face Corentin Moutet in the final of the Almaty Open, marking a significant moment in his quest to secure a spot in the ATP Finals for the seventh consecutive year. Currently ranked 13th in the Race to Turin, Medvedev has recently experienced a resurgence in form and confidence, attributed in part to the addition of former Australian Open champion Thomas Johansson as his coach.
In the semi-finals, the second seed Medvedev overcame Australian qualifier James Duckworth with a scoreline of 6-7(8), 6-3, 6-2 to advance to his first hard court final of the season. Reflecting on the match, Medvedev expressed satisfaction with the overall level of play, noting, “I think the level was incredible today, from both me and my opponent. In the tie-break, I could have played better, but it happens. Throughout the match, there were some amazing points from both of us, so I’m really happy to be able to win this match.”
Moutet, the Frenchman, booked his place in the final by defeating American Alex Michelsen 7-5, 6-4 after a competitive two hours and twelve minutes on court. This sets up an intriguing rivalry, as Medvedev and Moutet have faced each other twice before, with their head-to-head record level at 1-1. Moutet managed to get the better of Medvedev earlier this year, adding an extra layer of tension to the championship match.
As they prepare to compete for the title in Almaty, Moutet will need to showcase his signature flair and shot variety to challenge Medvedev’s consistency and rhythm. The final promises to be a compelling encounter, one that could significantly impact both players’ standings as they look toward the remainder of the ATP season.
