19 of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one titles have been won on hard surfaces
A revitalized the Russian player secured his first championship for over two years with success over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
The athlete, a ex- world number one, has experienced a challenging season, winning just one match at the major tournaments and undergoing a difficult moment at the US Open.
His inconsistency on the ATP Tour - and difficulties with his serve in particular - caused him dropping out of the world's top 10 and finally parting ways with former trainer Cervara.
Presently training with his coach and Rohan Goetzke, he has consistently improved in the recent weeks - peaking in a closely contested three-set victory over Frenchman Moutet.
It is his maiden championship after the Italian tournament and initial on a hardcourt after March of the previous year.
Victory also signifies he has secured twenty-one titles at 21 various competitions.
"It's the first time I'm at a tournament with my both daughters simultaneously, so to get a title is especially meaningful," said ranked player Medvedev.
"This title is in honour of my child my daughter, because the first title I got when my child Alisa was born was for her."
Medvedev, the former major winner, had lost his previous six title deciders, including in that event previously this season.
The player's retrieving strategy and recurring outbursts on the playing surface had prompted commentators to wonder if his capacity to perform at the highest level was finished.
However the athlete has altered his approach in the past month, striving to approach the net and compete aggressively, supported by an improved service.
He recovered from a break down in the opening set against the difficult Moutet, securing four of the final five games to gain the advantage.
Both players swapped breaks in the second set before the challenger, bidding for his first tour championship, gained dominance to push for a decider.
He saved 4 initial opportunities in a close final set before the champion secured a break to that score to secure the win.
Appropriately, the winner secured the win with a point at the net area, with Moutet failing to handle a volley after a lengthy match.
