19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 championships have been won on hardcourt
A comeback Daniil Medvedev secured his maiden championship for 882 days with victory over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open championship match.
The athlete, a former number one, has experienced a torrid period, managing just one match at the Grand Slams and undergoing a meltdown at the US Open.
His varied form on the professional circuit - and struggles with his serve in particular - led to him exiting of the elite rankings and ultimately splitting with former trainer Cervara.
Currently working with Johansson and Goetzke, Medvedev has gradually progressed in the last few weeks - climaxing in a closely contested three-set victory over Frenchman Corentin Moutet.
This marks his initial trophy after the Italian tournament and first on a hard surface after that period of that year.
Success also signifies Medvedev has achieved twenty-one titles at 21 various tournaments.
"It's the first time I have attended a event with my both daughters at once, so to secure a championship is particularly special," commented ranked player Daniil Medvedev.
"This championship is in honour of my second daughter my daughter, because the first title I achieved when my older daughter her name was born was for her."
The tennis star, the past champion, had been defeated in his last six finals, comprising in that event earlier this year.
His defensive strategy and regular emotional displays on court had led some to wonder if his capacity to perform at the highest level was over.
However the player has altered his approach in the past month, attempting to advance forward and play positively, backed up by an improved service.
Medvedev fought back from a disadvantage in the opening set against the difficult Frenchman, winning four of the concluding five points to go ahead.
The pair traded breaks in the second set before the Frenchman, striving for his initial professional championship, took control to create a decider.
Moutet rescued four early break points in a close third set before the Russian secured a break to 15 to serve for the match.
Fittingly, Medvedev earned the title with a shot at the front of the court, with Moutet failing to control a return after a lengthy match.
