Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been won on hardcourt
A revitalized Daniil Medvedev claimed his maiden trophy for 882 days with success over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The athlete, a former number one, has had a difficult season, achieving just a single victory at the major tournaments and suffering a difficult moment at the US Open.
Medvedev's varied form on the ATP Tour - and difficulties with his serving in especial - led to him exiting of the top ten and finally splitting with former coach Cervara.
Currently working with Thomas Johansson and Goetzke, the tennis star has steadily improved in the recent weeks - culminating in a tightly fought three-set victory over Frenchman Moutet.
This represents Medvedev's maiden championship since the Rome competition and initial on a hard surface since that period of that year.
Victory also means Medvedev has won twenty-one titles at twenty-one various tournaments.
"For the first time I am participating in a tournament with my children at once, so to win a title is really nice," stated ranked player Medvedev.
"This championship is in tribute of my second daughter her name, because the first title I won when my older daughter my daughter was born was for her."
The tennis star, the former major winner, had failed in his last six finals, featuring in the German tournament in the past months.
The player's defensive play style and recurring outbursts on court had caused some to wonder if his capacity to compete at the highest level was over.
However the athlete has altered his approach in recent weeks, making an effort to come to the net and play assertively, backed up by an better service.
Medvedev came back from a break down in the first set against the difficult Frenchman, winning 4 of the last five games to go ahead.
Both players exchanged break points in the second set before the challenger, attempting for his maiden tour championship, seized the initiative to create a decider.
The opponent defended 4 early-game opportunities in a tight deciding set before Medvedev won the break to 15 to close out the victory.
Suitably, the winner clinched victory with a shot at the front of the court, with his opponent unable to control a return after over two and a half hours.
