Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's 21 championships have been won on hardcourt
A revitalized Daniil Medvedev won his initial trophy for 882 days with victory over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
Medvedev, a ex- top-ranked player, has had a torrid season, achieving just one win at the major tournaments and undergoing a setback at the US Open.
Medvedev's varied form on the professional circuit - and issues with his service game in particular - caused him falling of the top ten and eventually splitting with long-term trainer his previous coach.
Presently training with Thomas Johansson and Goetzke, he has steadily improved in the last few weeks - climaxing in a tightly fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 triumph over opponent Moutet.
This marks Medvedev's initial trophy following the 2023 Rome Masters and maiden on a hard surface after that period of that year.
Success also indicates Medvedev has achieved 21 titles at twenty-one distinct tournaments.
"For the first time I have attended a competition with my children simultaneously, so to win a title is really nice," commented tennis professional the champion.
"This championship is in tribute of my child her name, because the maiden victory I achieved when my child my daughter was delivered was for her."
Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion, had lost his previous six championship matches, comprising in the German tournament earlier this year.
Medvedev's retrieving play style and recurring emotional displays on court had prompted commentators to wonder if his ability to perform at the top level was concluded.
Yet the 29-year-old has implemented adjustments in recent weeks, attempting to advance forward and compete positively, backed up by an better serve.
Medvedev fought back from a disadvantage in the first set against the challenging opponent, securing 4 of the last five games to gain the advantage.
Both players exchanged service breaks in the following set before the challenger, bidding for his maiden ATP Tour title, took control to create a final set.
He rescued four early break points in a close deciding set before the Russian secured a break to fifteen to close out the victory.
Fittingly, he secured the title with a shot at the net area, with his opponent unable to handle a volley after a lengthy match.
