19 of the Russian's 21 victories have been achieved on hard courts
A resurgent Daniil Medvedev won his maiden trophy for over two years with success over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
Medvedev, a former top-ranked player, has had a torrid period, managing just one win at the big events and experiencing a setback at the US Open.
The player's unpredictability on the ATP Tour - and issues with his service game in specific - resulted in him falling of the elite rankings and eventually splitting with long-term coach Cervara.
Presently working with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, he has steadily improved in the last few weeks - peaking in a closely contested competitive win over challenger Moutet.
It is Medvedev's maiden trophy after the 2023 Rome Masters and initial on a hardcourt after that period of the previous year.
Success also means he has achieved twenty-one victories at twenty-one distinct tournaments.
"This marks the first occasion I'm at a tournament with my two daughters at once, so to secure a title is especially meaningful," commented tennis professional the champion.
"This championship is in tribute of my child her name, because the maiden victory I achieved when my first daughter my daughter was delivered was for her."
The tennis star, the former major winner, had lost his last six finals, including in the German tournament earlier this year.
Medvedev's defensive play style and regular outbursts on court had led some to wonder if his skill to play at the top level was concluded.
However the 29-year-old has made changes in recent weeks, striving to approach the net and perform assertively, supported by an enhanced service.
Medvedev fought back from a break down in the initial set against the challenging Moutet, taking 4 of the final five games to go ahead.
Both players exchanged break points in the following set before the Frenchman, attempting for his first professional championship, gained dominance to create a final set.
Moutet rescued 4 early opportunities in a close third set before the Russian broke to 15 to secure the win.
Fittingly, the winner secured the win with a rally at the net, with his opponent incapable to handle a shot after over two and a half hours.
