19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 victories have been earned on hardcourt
A resurgent Medvedev secured his maiden title for 882 days with success over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
Medvedev, a ex- top-ranked player, has experienced a difficult season, achieving just one match at the big events and experiencing a difficult moment at the US Open.
The player's unpredictability on the tennis tour - and difficulties with his serving in specific - caused him falling of the elite rankings and ultimately separating with long-time mentor his previous coach.
Currently collaborating with Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has consistently improved in the last few weeks - culminating in a hard-fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over Frenchman Moutet.
This marks the player's maiden trophy following the 2023 Rome Masters and initial on a hard surface after March of the previous year.
Success also signifies Medvedev has won twenty-one victories at 21 distinct tournaments.
"This marks the first occasion I'm at a event with my both daughters together, so to win a championship is particularly special," said ranked player the champion.
"This title is in honour of my child her name, because the maiden victory I won when my child my daughter was born was for her."
The athlete, the past champion, had failed in his last six finals, comprising in Halle in the past months.
The player's defensive approach and regular reactions on the tennis court had led some to doubt if his capacity to play at the top level was concluded.
However the athlete has altered his approach in the past month, making an effort to come to the net and compete assertively, backed up by an enhanced service.
Medvedev came back from a disadvantage in the initial set against the difficult Frenchman, securing four of the concluding five points to go ahead.
Both players swapped service breaks in the following set before the challenger, attempting for his maiden tour title, gained dominance to force a decider.
Moutet rescued four initial chances in a tight final set before the Russian secured a break to 15 to close out the victory.
Appropriately, the winner clinched the title with a shot at the front of the court, with the Frenchman unable to handle a return after two hours and 38 minutes.
