Terence Atmane was eliminated by Daniil Medvedev in the ATP 250 Almaty quarterfinals, marking the third straight loss to the Russian in their encounters.
Atmane loses to Medvedev in Almaty
Terence Atmane was eliminated by Daniil Medvedev in straight sets during the quarterfinals of the ATP 250 tournament in Almaty. The match ended with a score of 6-4, 6-4 in 1 hour and 15 minutes.French players exit early
Two French players reached the quarterfinals of the ATP 250 in Almaty, but neither advanced to the semifinals. After Adrian Mannarino, Terence Atmane became the second French player to leave the tournament.Medvedev dominates in key areas
Daniil Medvedev, ranked world No. 5, dominated the match with a strong serve, hitting 5 aces and winning 91% of points on his first serve. He did not face any break points and converted his fourth break opportunity at 5-4 in the first set.Atmane struggles against Medvedev
Terence Atmane, ranked 98th, faced significant pressure on his serve, especially after Medvedev broke his serve early in the second set. The Frenchman managed to hold his serve at crucial moments but could not overcome Medvedev's dominance.Medvedev advances to semifinals
With the win, Medvedev moves into the semifinals, where he will face either Karen Khachanov or Alexander Bublik. This victory also helps him move up in the Race to the Masters, currently in fifth place.Atmane's recent form and future
Terence Atmane had not won a match since September 27, 2023, and this loss means he will gain nine places in the rankings. He will not participate in the European indoor season and will instead compete on the Challenger circuit in Seoul and Taiwan.Match details and statistics
Despite having a slightly higher first-serve percentage (70% vs. 68%), Atmane won only 66% of points on his first serve compared to Medvedev's 91%. The Russian outperformed his opponent in rallies, with 24 winners to 14 and 68 points to Atmane's 49.Historical context of their rivalry
This is the third meeting between Atmane and Medvedev, with the Russian winning all three encounters. Their previous matches took place at the 2024 Australian Open and the Halle tournament in June, with the same scoreline of 6-4, 6-4 in both cases.Medvedev's tournament progress
As the top seed, Medvedev continues his strong performance at the Almaty Open, aiming to defend his title. He will face the winner of the quarterfinal between Alexander Bublik and Karen Khachanov in the semifinals.
