Medvedev Dominates Rublev to Claim Hangzhou Open Title

Medvedev beats Rublev 7-5, 6-4 in Hangzhou Open final, securing third title of 2026 season.

September 30, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Hangzhou, China — Daniil Medvedev secured his third ATP title of the 2026 season by defeating compatriot Andrey Rublev 7-5, 6-4 in the Hangzhou Open final on Tuesday.

The top seed showcased a commanding performance on serve, recording 23 aces and only two double faults in the 93-minute match. This victory marked Medvedev’s 24th career tour-level title and his 22nd on hard court surfaces.

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Medvedev, currently ranked sixth in the world, expressed satisfaction with his strong play and hopes to carry this momentum into the rest of the season. The win positions him well for a potential return to the ATP Finals in Turin, where he last competed in 2018. He will now head to Beijing for his next match against qualifier Pablo Carreno Busta.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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