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Medvedev nears ATP Finals qualification after strong run of form
Daniil Medvedev is all but qualified for the ATP Finals, an end-of-year tournament featuring top players, though his place is not yet officially confirmed.
The 30-year-old Russian is set to make his seventh appearance in eight years if he qualifies.
He has won 17 matches and lost three since the US Open began, taking two titles during that run.
He also reached the semi-finals in Beijing and Shanghai, and defended his title at the Almaty Open.
His recent form makes him a contender to win, alongside players such as Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz.
Medvedev won the ATP Finals in 2020 and reached the final in 2021, so he has already shown he can win the tournament.
The ATP Finals takes place later this year, but his qualification has yet to be confirmed.
Daniil Medvedev is close to qualifying for the ATP Finals in Turin, although his place has not been officially confirmed.
He won the Almaty Open last week, defending his title and strengthening his position in the qualification race.
Since the start of the US Open, Medvedev has won 17 matches and lost three, claiming two titles.
His recent results also include a fourth-round appearance at the US Open and semi-final runs in Beijing and Shanghai.
The ATP Finals are scheduled for November 15 to 22.
- Who
- Daniil Medvedev.
- What
- He is close to qualifying for the ATP Finals after a strong run of results.
- When
- As of October 26, 2026; the ATP Finals are scheduled for November 15 to 22.
- Where
- The ATP Finals will be held in Turin, Italy.
- Why
- His recent results, including winning the Almaty Open, have strengthened his position in the qualification race.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Medvedev won 17 matches and lost three, claiming two titles.
He reached the fourth round, his best performance at a major since the 2024 Australian Open final.
He won the title in Hangzhou.
He reached the semi-finals but was disqualified during his match against Novak Djokovic.
He reached the semi-finals.
He defended his Almaty Open title, taking a significant step toward ATP Finals qualification.
- Recent record
- 17 wins and three losses since the start of the US Open
- Titles
- Two since the start of the US Open
- Almaty Open
- Defended his title last week
- ATP Finals venue
- Turin
- ATP Finals dates
- November 15 to 22
- Past ATP Finals titles
- Won the tournament in 2020