Medvedev downs Rublev to seal Hangzhou Open title

Former world No 1 Daniil Medvedev sealed his third title of the year on Tuesday, downing Andrey Rublev 7-5, 6-4 in the Hangzhou Open final.

The last man standing. @DaniilMedwed soars to his 24th tour-level title in emphatic fashion! @HangzhouOpen | #HangzhouOpen pic.twitter.com/y7ZIKhZEp7 — ATP Tour (@atptour) September 29, 2026

The all-Russian affair in eastern China was a battle of the two favourites, with top-seeded Medvedev – now the world No 6 – edging out his compatriot.

The first set followed serve until Rublev slipped up at 5-5, handing the initiative to his opponent.

The rattled world number 24 then lost serve again in the first game of the second set and was playing catch-up from then on.

The win rewarded a consistent performance from Medvedev, who savoured his first title since Dubai in February.

It was the 24th of his career on the tour.

Going home with some new hardware 🏆

A third title of the season for @DaniilMedwed! @HangzhouOpen | #HangzhouOpen pic.twitter.com/mjkkNPZYiC — ATP Tour (@atptour) September 29, 2026