19 of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been won on hardcourt
A comeback Daniil Medvedev secured his initial title for over two years with victory over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
Medvedev, a ex- world number one, has experienced a torrid season, managing just one win at the major tournaments and suffering a meltdown at the American major.
The player's unpredictability on the ATP Tour - and difficulties with his service game in especial - caused him falling of the elite rankings and eventually separating with long-time coach Gilles Cervara.
Currently training with his coach and Rohan Goetzke, Medvedev has steadily progressed in the last few weeks - peaking in a tightly fought competitive victory over Frenchman Moutet.
This marks his initial title after the Rome competition and maiden on a hard surface since March of the previous year.
Success also signifies the Russian has achieved 21 victories at 21 various tournaments.
"For the first time I have attended a event with my two daughters simultaneously, so to win a championship is particularly special," stated world number 14 Daniil Medvedev.
"This victory is in honour of my child Victoria, because the initial championship I won when my older daughter her name was delivered was for her."
Medvedev, the former major winner, had lost his past six title deciders, comprising in Halle earlier this year.
His retrieving strategy and frequent emotional displays on the playing surface had prompted some to question if his capacity to compete at the elite level was finished.
Yet the 29-year-old has made changes in recent weeks, attempting to approach the net and compete positively, supported by an better serve.
He came back from a break down in the first set against the difficult opponent, securing four of the final five games to go ahead.
The competitors traded service breaks in the middle set before the Frenchman, striving for his initial tour victory, gained dominance to push for a third set.
Moutet defended four initial chances in a close deciding set before the Russian secured a break to fifteen to secure the win.
Suitably, Medvedev clinched victory with a rally at the net area, with his opponent failing to manage a shot after a lengthy match.
