19 of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been achieved on hard courts
A revitalized Medvedev claimed his maiden championship for over two years with victory over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open championship match.
The athlete, a former number one, has endured a difficult period, managing just a single victory at the Grand Slams and suffering a setback at the American major.
The player's inconsistency on the tennis tour - and struggles with his serving in specific - caused him falling of the elite rankings and ultimately separating with long-term mentor his previous coach.
Presently working with Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, Medvedev has consistently progressed in the recent weeks - peaking in a hard-fought three-set triumph over challenger Moutet.
It is Medvedev's initial title following the Italian tournament and initial on a hard surface from March of 2023.
Success also signifies he has secured 21 victories at 21 different events.
"It's the first time I am participating in a event with my both daughters simultaneously, so to secure a championship is especially meaningful," commented world number 14 Medvedev.
"This victory is in dedication of my child my daughter, because the maiden victory I won when my first daughter Alisa was delivered was for her."
The athlete, the 2021 US Open champion, had been defeated in his past six finals, including in that event in the past months.
The player's defensive strategy and frequent outbursts on court had caused commentators to doubt if his capacity to perform at the highest level was concluded.
However the 29-year-old has altered his approach in the past month, striving to come to the net and compete aggressively, backed up by an enhanced serve.
Medvedev came back from a deficit in the initial set against the difficult Moutet, taking four of the last five games to go ahead.
Both players traded breaks in the second set before the challenger, attempting for his initial professional championship, took control to push for a decider.
The opponent saved 4 initial opportunities in a close deciding set before the Russian won the break to 15 to serve for the match.
Suitably, the winner secured victory with a shot at the net area, with the Frenchman failing to manage a return after two hours and 38 minutes.
