19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 victories have been earned on hard courts
A resurgent Daniil Medvedev claimed his initial title for over two years with a win over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The Russian, a former number one, has experienced a difficult period, winning just one match at the big events and undergoing a meltdown at the New York tournament.
The player's unpredictability on the professional circuit - and issues with his serving in especial - caused him falling of the top ten and finally parting ways with former coach Cervara.
Currently training with Johansson and Goetzke, the tennis star has steadily progressed in the past month - climaxing in a hard-fought three-set win over Frenchman Corentin Moutet.
This marks Medvedev's first trophy since the Italian tournament and initial on a hard court since March of that year.
Success also signifies he has won 21 victories at 21 various competitions.
"This marks the first occasion I have attended a event with my two daughters simultaneously, so to win a title is especially meaningful," commented ranked player Medvedev.
"This victory is in dedication of my child my daughter, because the initial championship I won when my first daughter my daughter was born was for her."
The athlete, the 2021 US Open champion, had failed in his last six championship matches, comprising in that event earlier this year.
His counter-punching play style and regular emotional displays on the playing surface had caused observers to question if his ability to play at the top level was finished.
However the player has implemented adjustments in the past month, attempting to approach the net and compete assertively, supported by an better serve.
The champion fought back from a break down in the opening set against the difficult opponent, winning four of the last five exchanges to gain the advantage.
Both players exchanged break points in the middle set before the challenger, attempting for his initial tour victory, gained dominance to force a third set.
He rescued four early-game break points in a close deciding set before the champion won the break to fifteen to secure the win.
Fittingly, he secured the win with a shot at the net, with the Frenchman unable to handle a return after two hours and 38 minutes.
