Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one championships have been won on hardcourt
A revitalized Medvedev won his first trophy for 882 days with success over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The athlete, a former world number one, has had a difficult season, managing just one win at the Grand Slams and undergoing a setback at the US Open.
His inconsistency on the tennis tour - and difficulties with his serve in especial - led to him dropping out of the elite rankings and finally separating with former trainer his previous coach.
Presently working with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, he has steadily improved in the last few weeks - peaking in a closely contested three-set triumph over opponent Moutet.
It is the player's maiden trophy after the Rome competition and first on a hardcourt after that period of that year.
Success also signifies he has won 21 championships at 21 different competitions.
"For the first time I have attended a event with my two daughters at once, so to secure a trophy is particularly special," said tennis professional Medvedev.
"This championship is in honour of my child her name, because the first title I got when my child her name was delivered was for her."
Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion, had failed in his last six title deciders, featuring in the German tournament previously this season.
The player's defensive approach and frequent emotional displays on court had led commentators to doubt if his ability to perform at the top level was over.
However the player has made changes in the past month, making an effort to approach the net and play assertively, reinforced by an enhanced serving game.
The champion came back from a break down in the initial set against the difficult Frenchman, securing four of the final five points to take the lead.
The competitors exchanged breaks in the middle set before Moutet, bidding for his initial tour title, gained dominance to force a final set.
He saved 4 early-game chances in a competitive final set before Medvedev won the break to that score to serve for the match.
Suitably, the winner secured the win with a shot at the front of the court, with his opponent unable to handle a shot after over two and a half hours.
