19 of the Russian's 21 titles have been achieved on hard surfaces
A resurgent Daniil Medvedev secured his initial championship for nearly 30 months with success over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open championship match.
The Russian, a former top-ranked player, has had a torrid season, managing just a single victory at the major tournaments and undergoing a difficult moment at the American major.
Medvedev's varied form on the professional circuit - and issues with his service game in particular - resulted in him falling of the world's top 10 and ultimately splitting with long-term coach his previous coach.
Presently working with Thomas Johansson and his other coach, the tennis star has steadily progressed in the past month - peaking in a tightly fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 triumph over challenger Moutet.
It is the player's initial trophy since the Rome competition and initial on a hardcourt from that period of the previous year.
Victory also indicates Medvedev has won 21 victories at twenty-one distinct tournaments.
"For the first time I am participating in a tournament with my both daughters together, so to win a trophy is particularly special," stated tennis professional Daniil Medvedev.
"This title is in tribute of my younger daughter my daughter, because the initial championship I won when my first daughter Alisa was born was for her."
Medvedev, the former major winner, had been defeated in his last six title deciders, featuring in Halle in the past months.
Medvedev's defensive strategy and frequent reactions on the tennis court had prompted commentators to doubt if his skill to perform at the highest level was over.
But the player has implemented adjustments in recent weeks, striving to come to the net and compete aggressively, supported by an enhanced serve.
Medvedev came back from a break down in the first set against the challenging Moutet, winning 4 of the concluding five exchanges to go ahead.
The competitors exchanged service breaks in the second set before the challenger, bidding for his maiden tour championship, seized the initiative to create a decider.
The opponent defended 4 early-game break points in a competitive third set before Medvedev secured a break to 15 to serve for the match.
Appropriately, Medvedev clinched the title with a point at the net area, with Moutet incapable to manage a return after over two and a half hours.
