Alexander Bublik retired early from the semi-final of the Almaty Open in Kazakhstan, his home tournament, after picking up a suspected knee injury. The 29-year-old was facing Daniil Medvedev in the last-four clash but was unable to continue.
First Set Loss and Early Exit
Bublik lost the opening set to the Russian, with Medvedev winning 6-3. Shortly after, Bublik decided he could not carry on and ended the match prematurely.
Final Opponent Confirmed
Medvedev will now meet Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia in the final, scheduled for tomorrow.
