Nineteen of Medvedev's twenty-one titles have been achieved on hard surfaces
A resurgent Daniil Medvedev secured his first championship for over two years with victory over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
The athlete, a ex- world number one, has endured a challenging year, winning just one match at the big events and experiencing a difficult moment at the American major.
Medvedev's varied form on the tennis tour - and difficulties with his serving in specific - led to him exiting of the top ten and ultimately parting ways with long-term mentor his previous coach.
Now training with Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, he has consistently progressed in the recent weeks - culminating in a tightly fought competitive win over Frenchman Moutet.
This marks his initial title after the Italian tournament and maiden on a hardcourt from that period of 2023.
Victory also signifies he has won 21 titles at twenty-one different competitions.
"For the first time I am participating in a tournament with my two daughters at once, so to secure a title is really nice," said world number 14 Medvedev.
"This championship is in honour of my child my daughter, because the first title I got when my first daughter her name was delivered was for her."
The athlete, the 2021 US Open champion, had failed in his previous six finals, comprising in that event in the past months.
His retrieving play style and frequent emotional displays on court had prompted observers to wonder if his capacity to compete at the highest level was concluded.
But the player has implemented adjustments in the last few weeks, making an effort to advance forward and compete assertively, backed up by an enhanced service.
He fought back from a disadvantage in the first set against the challenging Moutet, taking 4 of the last five games to gain the advantage.
The competitors exchanged breaks in the second set before the Frenchman, attempting for his first tour title, gained dominance to create a third set.
The opponent saved 4 early-game opportunities in a competitive third set before Medvedev won the break to that score to secure the win.
Suitably, Medvedev earned victory with a rally at the net area, with his opponent unable to manage a volley after a lengthy match.
