Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's 21 victories have been achieved on hard surfaces
A comeback Medvedev claimed his first title for nearly 30 months with victory over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
Medvedev, a ex- world number one, has experienced a torrid season, achieving just one win at the big events and undergoing a meltdown at the US Open.
The player's unpredictability on the tennis tour - and difficulties with his service game in especial - caused him exiting of the top ten and finally parting ways with long-time coach his previous coach.
Currently training with his coach and his other coach, the tennis star has consistently improved in the last few weeks - culminating in a closely contested 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over Frenchman Corentin Moutet.
This marks his initial championship since the Italian tournament and maiden on a hard court after that period of that year.
Victory also signifies the Russian has achieved 21 victories at 21 various competitions.
"It's the first time I have attended a event with my children together, so to secure a title is particularly special," stated tennis professional Medvedev.
"This title is in honour of my child her name, because the maiden victory I got when my first daughter Alisa was delivered was for her."
Medvedev, the former major winner, had lost his past six finals, comprising in that event earlier this year.
The player's retrieving strategy and frequent reactions on the tennis court had led commentators to wonder if his skill to perform at the elite level was finished.
Yet the 29-year-old has made changes in recent weeks, striving to come to the net and perform assertively, reinforced by an better service.
The champion came back from a disadvantage in the opening set against the tricky Moutet, securing four of the last five points to take the lead.
The competitors traded breaks in the second set before Moutet, bidding for his maiden ATP Tour championship, took control to force a final set.
He defended four initial break points in a competitive deciding set before the champion broke to that score to secure the win.
Suitably, he clinched the win with a rally at the net area, with Moutet unable to manage a shot after two hours and 38 minutes.
