19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 victories have been achieved on hardcourt
A resurgent Medvedev won his initial championship for over two years with a win over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
Medvedev, a former top-ranked player, has experienced a difficult period, winning just a single victory at the big events and undergoing a setback at the US Open.
His unpredictability on the tennis tour - and difficulties with his service game in especial - resulted in him falling of the world's top 10 and eventually separating with former coach Cervara.
Now working with his coach and Goetzke, he has gradually advanced in the last few weeks - climaxing in a closely contested 7-5 4-6 6-3 triumph over Frenchman Moutet.
This represents Medvedev's initial title after the Italian tournament and initial on a hard court after spring of that year.
Victory also signifies the Russian has achieved 21 titles at 21 distinct events.
"This marks the first occasion I am participating in a competition with my children simultaneously, so to get a trophy is particularly special," commented ranked player Medvedev.
"This championship is in dedication of my younger daughter her name, because the maiden victory I won when my first daughter my daughter was born was for her."
Medvedev, the past champion, had failed in his past six finals, comprising in that event in the past months.
His counter-punching approach and recurring reactions on the playing surface had caused some to question if his ability to perform at the highest level was over.
But the player has altered his approach in recent weeks, striving to approach the net and perform assertively, backed up by an improved serving game.
The champion came back from a deficit in the first set against the tricky Moutet, winning four of the final five points to take the lead.
Both players exchanged break points in the following set before Moutet, bidding for his initial ATP Tour championship, seized the initiative to force a decider.
The opponent saved four early chances in a close third set before the Russian broke to fifteen to secure the win.
Suitably, he earned the win with a rally at the front of the court, with the Frenchman unable to manage a return after two hours and 38 minutes.
