19 of Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been earned on hardcourt
A resurgent Daniil Medvedev claimed his first trophy for 882 days with success over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
The Russian, a former number one, has endured a torrid season, winning just one win at the major tournaments and suffering a meltdown at the US Open.
The player's inconsistency on the ATP Tour - and issues with his service game in specific - resulted in him exiting of the top ten and ultimately parting ways with former mentor his previous coach.
Now training with his coach and his other coach, Medvedev has consistently improved in the recent weeks - peaking in a hard-fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 triumph over challenger Moutet.
It is his initial championship following the 2023 Rome Masters and first on a hard surface since that period of 2023.
The win also signifies Medvedev has secured 21 victories at 21 various tournaments.
"It's the first time I'm at a tournament with my children simultaneously, so to get a title is particularly special," said tennis professional Daniil Medvedev.
"This championship is in tribute of my younger daughter Victoria, because the first title I got when my first daughter my daughter was delivered was for her."
Medvedev, the former major winner, had been defeated in his past six title deciders, featuring in Halle previously this season.
Medvedev's counter-punching strategy and regular outbursts on the tennis court had caused some to wonder if his skill to compete at the elite level was over.
Yet the player has altered his approach in the past month, making an effort to come to the net and compete positively, supported by an better service.
Medvedev came back from a disadvantage in the opening set against the tricky opponent, securing 4 of the final five exchanges to take the lead.
The competitors exchanged service breaks in the following set before Moutet, bidding for his maiden tour victory, took control to create a third set.
Moutet saved 4 early opportunities in a close third set before Medvedev broke to 15 to close out the victory.
Appropriately, he earned the title with a shot at the front of the court, with the Frenchman failing to control a volley after two hours and 38 minutes.
