Almaty Open 2025 Finals Results: Daniil Medvedev Breaks Drought

Almaty Open Finals Results

Almaty, Kazakhstan – The Almaty Open 2025 concluded in a dramatic climax on Sunday, witnessing former World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev conquer a significant title drought by defeating France’s Corentin Moutet in a captivating singles final. The thrilling three-set victory secured the Russian his first ATP Tour trophy since May 2023, while in the doubles, a new French pair, Théo Arribagé and Albano Olivetti, claimed their maiden title together.

Singles Final: Medvedev’s Emotional Return to the Winner’s Circle

In the most anticipated match of the tournament, Daniil Medvedev (Seed 2) overcame a masterful challenge from the unseeded Corentin Moutet in a hard-fought battle lasting two hours and 29 minutes. The final score read 7–5, 4–6, 6–3 in favor of the Russian, marking his 21st career ATP Tour title.

Medvedev’s victory carried significant emotional weight, as it ended an extraordinary and frustrating period of 882 days since his last triumph in Rome in 2023. Since that day, the 29-year-old had reached, and heartbreakingly lost, six major finals across the tour, including the US Open, the Australian Open, and ATP 500 and 1000 events in Beijing, Vienna, Indian Wells, and Halle.

“It is great. I was not super happy with how I played in some moments of the match, but to win feels amazing. In the most important points I played good,” Medvedev stated after hoisting the trophy. “The last game was incredible and I am happy to win the title. It continues my funny story of 21 titles in 21 different cities.”

The match itself was a compelling contrast of styles. Medvedev, utilizing his flat groundstrokes and newly proactive court positioning—a hallmark of his recent work with coaches Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke—managed to withstand Moutet’s signature wizardry, crafty drop shots, and defensive brilliance. The victory also cemented a quirky piece of history for the Russian, making him only the second active male player to win 19 hard-court titles, joining Novak Djokovic (71).

Moutet, who was chasing his maiden tour-level title after reaching the final without dropping a set, showed tremendous grit and flair, pushing the former champion to his limits. Despite the loss, the Frenchman’s phenomenal week boosts him by five spots to a new career-high of World No. 36 in the PIF ATP Live Rankings, confirming his status as a formidable force on the circuit.

Prize Money Payouts: A Boost for the Champions

The Almaty Open, an ATP 250 event with a total prize money pool of $1,055,255 (a slight increase over the previous year), offered substantial rewards for the singles and doubles champions.

In the singles final:

  • Champion Daniil Medvedev secured $160,550 and 250 PIF ATP Ranking Points, a critical boost that lifted him three spots to 12th in the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin, keeping his faint hopes for the year-end finals alive.
  • Runner-Up Corentin Moutet earned a respectable $93,635 and 165 ranking points, which were instrumental in his significant career-high ranking jump.

Doubles Dominance: Arribagé and Olivetti Triumph

The doubles event also provided an exciting final, culminating in a French victory. The unseeded duo of Théo Arribagé and Albano Olivetti defeated the German pairing of Jakob Schnaitter and Mark Wallner in two tight sets, 6–4, 7–6(10–8).

The victory marks a significant milestone for the Frenchmen, who were competing in only their second event together. Their win showcased impressive teamwork and clutch play, especially in a tense second-set tie-break where they converted their championship point.

The financial rewards for the doubles champions were as follows (per team):

  • Champions Théo Arribagé and Albano Olivetti split a total of $55,890 and received 250 PIF ATP Ranking Points.
  • Runners-Up Jakob Schnaitter and Mark Wallner split $29,990 and earned 150 ranking points.

The Almaty Open successfully wrapped up another edition of world-class tennis, highlighted by Medvedev’s triumphant return to form under his new coaching team—a run that boasts a 12-3 record since the US Open. The tournament proved once again to be a pivotal stop on the tour, providing a platform for established stars to regain momentum and for rising talents like Moutet, Arribagé, and Olivetti to achieve career-defining results.

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