19 of Medvedev's 21 victories have been earned on hardcourt
A resurgent Daniil Medvedev won his initial title for 882 days with success over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
Medvedev, a ex- world number one, has had a challenging season, managing just one win at the Grand Slams and experiencing a meltdown at the New York tournament.
The player's inconsistency on the tennis tour - and struggles with his serving in specific - caused him dropping out of the elite rankings and finally splitting with long-term mentor Cervara.
Presently working with his coach and Goetzke, he has gradually advanced in the past month - peaking in a closely contested 7-5 4-6 6-3 triumph over Frenchman Moutet.
It is the player's initial title after the Italian tournament and initial on a hard court after that period of the previous year.
Success also signifies the Russian has secured 21 victories at 21 distinct competitions.
"It's the first time I'm at a competition with my both daughters simultaneously, so to get a title is especially meaningful," commented ranked player Daniil Medvedev.
"This victory is in honour of my second daughter her name, because the initial championship I won when my child Alisa was born was for her."
The tennis star, the 2021 US Open champion, had failed in his last six finals, comprising in the German tournament in the past months.
The player's defensive strategy and frequent reactions on the tennis court had prompted commentators to wonder if his ability to perform at the elite level was concluded.
However the athlete has altered his approach in the last few weeks, striving to advance forward and play assertively, backed up by an better serve.
Medvedev fought back from a break down in the first set against the tricky opponent, securing four of the final five games to go ahead.
The competitors exchanged break points in the middle set before the Frenchman, striving for his maiden professional championship, took control to push for a third set.
The opponent defended four initial break points in a close deciding set before the Russian won the break to that score to serve for the match.
Suitably, he earned victory with a shot at the net area, with his opponent failing to control a volley after two hours and 38 minutes.
