19 of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one championships have been won on hard courts
A comeback Daniil Medvedev claimed his maiden title for 882 days with victory over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open championship match.
The Russian, a former world number one, has had a difficult season, winning just a single victory at the major tournaments and undergoing a meltdown at the American major.
His unpredictability on the tennis tour - and issues with his serve in especial - caused him falling of the world's top 10 and ultimately separating with long-term trainer his previous coach.
Presently training with Thomas Johansson and his other coach, Medvedev has consistently improved in the recent weeks - peaking in a tightly fought three-set victory over challenger Corentin Moutet.
It is his maiden trophy since the Italian tournament and initial on a hard surface since that period of that year.
Victory also means the Russian has secured 21 championships at 21 various events.
"This marks the first occasion I am participating in a competition with my both daughters at once, so to secure a championship is particularly special," commented world number 14 Daniil Medvedev.
"This title is in tribute of my second daughter her name, because the first title I got when my first daughter Alisa was delivered was for her."
The tennis star, the former major winner, had lost his past six finals, featuring in Halle earlier this year.
The player's retrieving approach and regular reactions on the tennis court had prompted observers to wonder if his skill to compete at the highest level was over.
However the athlete has implemented adjustments in the last few weeks, making an effort to approach the net and compete aggressively, reinforced by an better service.
He came back from a break down in the initial set against the difficult Moutet, winning four of the concluding five points to take the lead.
The competitors swapped service breaks in the following set before Moutet, attempting for his first professional championship, gained dominance to push for a decider.
Moutet rescued 4 early break points in a competitive final set before the Russian broke to that score to close out the victory.
Fittingly, Medvedev clinched the title with a rally at the net, with Moutet incapable to handle a volley after over two and a half hours.
