19 of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been achieved on hard courts
A resurgent the Russian player claimed his maiden trophy for 882 days with victory over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open championship match.
Medvedev, a former world number one, has had a difficult season, managing just one match at the Grand Slams and suffering a meltdown at the New York tournament.
The player's inconsistency on the ATP Tour - and difficulties with his service game in particular - resulted in him exiting of the top ten and finally separating with long-time mentor Cervara.
Now collaborating with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has gradually progressed in the past month - peaking in a tightly fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over opponent Moutet.
It is the player's initial championship since the 2023 Rome Masters and initial on a hard court from spring of 2023.
Victory also indicates he has secured twenty-one victories at 21 various competitions.
"It's the first time I'm at a event with my children simultaneously, so to secure a title is really nice," stated ranked player Medvedev.
"This title is in tribute of my child her name, because the maiden victory I won when my older daughter my daughter was delivered was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had been defeated in his past six finals, including in Halle previously this season.
The player's counter-punching play style and frequent outbursts on the tennis court had prompted commentators to question if his ability to compete at the top level was finished.
But the player has made changes in recent weeks, making an effort to come to the net and compete aggressively, supported by an improved service.
The champion fought back from a break down in the opening set against the difficult Frenchman, securing 4 of the last five games to take the lead.
Both players exchanged service breaks in the middle set before the challenger, bidding for his maiden ATP Tour championship, seized the initiative to create a final set.
He defended four early break points in a competitive final set before the champion won the break to fifteen to serve for the match.
Suitably, the winner secured the title with a shot at the net, with the Frenchman incapable to manage a shot after a lengthy match.
