19 of Medvedev's 21 victories have been achieved on hard courts
A comeback Daniil Medvedev won his initial championship for over two years with victory over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The Russian, a former top-ranked player, has had a torrid year, managing just one win at the big events and undergoing a difficult moment at the US Open.
The player's varied form on the professional circuit - and struggles with his service game in especial - led to him exiting of the elite rankings and finally splitting with former trainer Gilles Cervara.
Presently training with his coach and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has consistently progressed in the past month - peaking in a tightly fought three-set win over opponent Corentin Moutet.
This marks Medvedev's first championship following the Italian tournament and first on a hard surface since that period of 2023.
The win also signifies Medvedev has secured twenty-one victories at twenty-one various tournaments.
"This marks the first occasion I have attended a competition with my two daughters simultaneously, so to get a championship is especially meaningful," commented ranked player Medvedev.
"This title is in tribute of my child Victoria, because the maiden victory I won when my child Alisa was delivered was for her."
The tennis star, the 2021 US Open champion, had lost his past six title deciders, comprising in that event previously this season.
His defensive play style and regular reactions on the tennis court had led observers to doubt if his ability to perform at the top level was finished.
Yet the player has implemented adjustments in the last few weeks, striving to advance forward and perform aggressively, supported by an improved service.
Medvedev fought back from a break down in the first set against the tricky opponent, winning 4 of the concluding five points to take the lead.
Both players traded break points in the following set before Moutet, striving for his first tour title, seized the initiative to create a third set.
He saved four early-game break points in a competitive deciding set before Medvedev broke to fifteen to secure the win.
Fittingly, the winner secured the title with a shot at the net area, with his opponent unable to manage a return after a lengthy match.
