Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's 21 victories have been earned on hardcourt
A resurgent the Russian player secured his first trophy for 882 days with victory over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The Russian, a former number one, has endured a torrid year, managing just one win at the Grand Slams and experiencing a difficult moment at the American major.
The player's varied form on the ATP Tour - and difficulties with his serving in specific - caused him dropping out of the elite rankings and finally parting ways with former mentor Cervara.
Now collaborating with Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, Medvedev has steadily advanced in the last few weeks - peaking in a hard-fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over challenger Corentin Moutet.
This marks Medvedev's first trophy after the Italian tournament and initial on a hard court since that period of the previous year.
The win also signifies he has achieved 21 championships at twenty-one different tournaments.
"It's the first time I have attended a event with my both daughters simultaneously, so to get a title is especially meaningful," stated ranked player the champion.
"This title is in tribute of my younger daughter my daughter, because the first title I won when my older daughter her name was born was for her."
The athlete, the past champion, had failed in his last six title deciders, featuring in that event previously this season.
His defensive approach and frequent outbursts on the playing surface had prompted commentators to wonder if his capacity to compete at the top level was concluded.
But the athlete has made changes in the past month, attempting to come to the net and compete positively, supported by an better serving game.
Medvedev fought back from a break down in the opening set against the tricky Frenchman, securing four of the last five exchanges to take the lead.
The pair exchanged breaks in the following set before the Frenchman, attempting for his first tour victory, gained dominance to create a final set.
Moutet defended four early chances in a tight deciding set before the champion won the break to 15 to serve for the match.
Appropriately, he secured the win with a rally at the front of the court, with the Frenchman unable to control a shot after a lengthy match.
