Daniil Medvedev Defends First Tour-level Title After Almaty Win, Daniil Medvedev: World No.5 Daniil Medvedev on Sunday successfully defended a tour-level title for the first time in his career. ALMATY, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Top seed Daniil Medvedev shook off a first-set stumble to beat Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-7(6) 6-1 6-3 to defend his Almaty Open title on Sunday, picking up his fourth trophy.