Nineteen of Medvedev's 21 titles have been earned on hardcourt
A resurgent Daniil Medvedev secured his initial trophy for over two years with a win over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
The athlete, a former top-ranked player, has experienced a difficult season, winning just a single victory at the Grand Slams and experiencing a meltdown at the American major.
His inconsistency on the ATP Tour - and difficulties with his serving in particular - led to him exiting of the elite rankings and finally splitting with long-time coach Gilles Cervara.
Now collaborating with his coach and his other coach, the tennis star has gradually improved in the recent weeks - culminating in a closely contested 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over opponent Corentin Moutet.
This marks his initial trophy since the 2023 Rome Masters and initial on a hardcourt since March of the previous year.
The win also means the Russian has won 21 titles at 21 various competitions.
"For the first time I am participating in a event with my children simultaneously, so to secure a trophy is particularly special," stated tennis professional the champion.
"This championship is in dedication of my child Victoria, because the first title I got when my older daughter my daughter was born was for her."
Medvedev, the past champion, had failed in his past six title deciders, comprising in the German tournament previously this season.
The player's defensive strategy and frequent reactions on court had caused some to wonder if his ability to play at the elite level was concluded.
However the athlete has implemented adjustments in the past month, making an effort to approach the net and perform aggressively, backed up by an better service.
He came back from a disadvantage in the initial set against the difficult Frenchman, securing 4 of the last five exchanges to take the lead.
Both players traded break points in the following set before the Frenchman, bidding for his maiden ATP Tour title, seized the initiative to push for a decider.
Moutet defended four initial break points in a close deciding set before Medvedev won the break to 15 to serve for the match.
Suitably, Medvedev earned the win with a shot at the net, with Moutet incapable to handle a shot after a lengthy match.
