19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 victories have been earned on hard surfaces
A revitalized the Russian player claimed his initial trophy for nearly 30 months with a win over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open championship match.
The Russian, a former top-ranked player, has experienced a difficult period, managing just a single victory at the major tournaments and undergoing a difficult moment at the New York tournament.
The player's unpredictability on the ATP Tour - and struggles with his service game in specific - resulted in him falling of the world's top 10 and eventually parting ways with long-time trainer Cervara.
Currently collaborating with Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has steadily progressed in the recent weeks - peaking in a hard-fought competitive triumph over Frenchman Corentin Moutet.
This marks his maiden title following the Italian tournament and first on a hard court from March of 2023.
The win also indicates he has won 21 titles at twenty-one various competitions.
"It's the first time I'm at a event with my two daughters simultaneously, so to get a title is particularly special," commented ranked player the champion.
"This title is in dedication of my younger daughter Victoria, because the first title I won when my older daughter her name was born was for her."
Medvedev, the former major winner, had been defeated in his last six title deciders, featuring in Halle in the past months.
The player's defensive play style and frequent outbursts on the playing surface had led some to question if his ability to play at the elite level was concluded.
However the athlete has altered his approach in the past month, attempting to come to the net and compete aggressively, reinforced by an enhanced service.
Medvedev recovered from a disadvantage in the initial set against the difficult Frenchman, taking four of the final five exchanges to gain the advantage.
The competitors swapped breaks in the following set before the challenger, attempting for his initial professional championship, gained dominance to force a final set.
Moutet defended four early-game chances in a tight final set before Medvedev secured a break to 15 to close out the victory.
Appropriately, Medvedev secured the title with a rally at the front of the court, with the Frenchman failing to manage a return after two hours and 38 minutes.
