Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's 21 victories have been earned on hard courts
A resurgent Daniil Medvedev claimed his initial trophy for nearly 30 months with success over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The athlete, a ex- top-ranked player, has endured a difficult period, winning just one win at the major tournaments and suffering a setback at the US Open.
The player's inconsistency on the professional circuit - and issues with his serving in specific - resulted in him falling of the elite rankings and eventually parting ways with long-term mentor his previous coach.
Now training with his coach and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has gradually progressed in the recent weeks - culminating in a tightly fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 triumph over opponent Moutet.
This represents his first trophy after the Italian tournament and maiden on a hardcourt from spring of that year.
The win also signifies the Russian has won twenty-one victories at twenty-one various events.
"For the first time I am participating in a event with my children simultaneously, so to secure a championship is especially meaningful," stated world number 14 Medvedev.
"This victory is in honour of my child my daughter, because the initial championship I won when my older daughter her name was delivered was for her."
The athlete, the past champion, had been defeated in his past six title deciders, comprising in the German tournament previously this season.
The player's defensive strategy and frequent emotional displays on the playing surface had caused some to doubt if his ability to play at the elite level was over.
However the player has made changes in the past month, attempting to advance forward and play assertively, reinforced by an improved service.
He came back from a deficit in the opening set against the tricky Frenchman, taking four of the final five points to take the lead.
The competitors traded break points in the second set before the challenger, attempting for his initial tour victory, seized the initiative to create a decider.
The opponent saved 4 early chances in a close third set before the champion won the break to 15 to serve for the match.
Appropriately, the winner secured victory with a point at the front of the court, with Moutet failing to manage a return after a lengthy match.
