Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's 21 titles have been earned on hardcourt
A resurgent the Russian player won his first title for 882 days with success over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The Russian, a ex- top-ranked player, has endured a torrid period, managing just one match at the Grand Slams and experiencing a setback at the American major.
The player's unpredictability on the professional circuit - and issues with his serving in especial - led to him exiting of the top ten and finally splitting with long-term mentor his previous coach.
Currently training with Johansson and Goetzke, the tennis star has consistently advanced in the last few weeks - culminating in a closely contested three-set win over Frenchman Corentin Moutet.
It is Medvedev's first trophy since the Italian tournament and first on a hard surface from spring of 2023.
Victory also indicates the Russian has secured twenty-one titles at twenty-one different competitions.
"This marks the first occasion I'm at a event with my both daughters simultaneously, so to win a title is really nice," commented tennis professional Daniil Medvedev.
"This championship is in honour of my younger daughter Victoria, because the maiden victory I won when my child my daughter was born was for her."
The tennis star, the past champion, had been defeated in his previous six title deciders, comprising in Halle earlier this year.
His defensive play style and regular emotional displays on court had led observers to wonder if his ability to perform at the top level was concluded.
However the player has implemented adjustments in recent weeks, making an effort to advance forward and play positively, supported by an enhanced serving game.
Medvedev came back from a disadvantage in the initial set against the challenging Frenchman, securing four of the last five exchanges to take the lead.
The pair swapped service breaks in the middle set before the challenger, attempting for his first ATP Tour victory, gained dominance to push for a decider.
He saved four early-game opportunities in a tight third set before Medvedev secured a break to fifteen to close out the victory.
Fittingly, Medvedev secured victory with a point at the front of the court, with his opponent unable to control a volley after two hours and 38 minutes.
