19 of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been achieved on hardcourt
A revitalized the Russian player won his maiden trophy for over two years with a win over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
The athlete, a ex- world number one, has had a torrid period, achieving just one win at the Grand Slams and undergoing a setback at the New York tournament.
His varied form on the ATP Tour - and issues with his serving in especial - caused him exiting of the top ten and eventually splitting with former mentor his previous coach.
Now collaborating with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has steadily progressed in the last few weeks - peaking in a tightly fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over opponent Corentin Moutet.
This marks his first title since the Italian tournament and initial on a hardcourt since spring of the previous year.
Victory also indicates the Russian has secured twenty-one titles at 21 various events.
"This marks the first occasion I'm at a event with my both daughters simultaneously, so to secure a title is particularly special," stated tennis professional the champion.
"This title is in tribute of my child her name, because the first title I won when my older daughter Alisa was born was for her."
The tennis star, the 2021 US Open champion, had been defeated in his previous six title deciders, including in Halle in the past months.
The player's retrieving play style and recurring reactions on the tennis court had led some to question if his capacity to perform at the top level was concluded.
However the athlete has altered his approach in the last few weeks, attempting to approach the net and play assertively, supported by an better serving game.
The champion recovered from a disadvantage in the initial set against the challenging Frenchman, securing four of the final five points to gain the advantage.
The pair traded service breaks in the second set before the challenger, attempting for his first tour victory, took control to force a decider.
Moutet saved four early-game break points in a close deciding set before Medvedev won the break to fifteen to serve for the match.
Fittingly, Medvedev earned the win with a point at the net area, with his opponent incapable to control a return after over two and a half hours.
