Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's 21 championships have been earned on hardcourt
A resurgent the Russian player won his first title for 882 days with victory over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
Medvedev, a former top-ranked player, has experienced a challenging year, winning just one win at the Grand Slams and suffering a meltdown at the New York tournament.
The player's unpredictability on the professional circuit - and difficulties with his service game in particular - caused him exiting of the elite rankings and finally separating with former trainer Cervara.
Presently collaborating with his coach and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has gradually advanced in the recent weeks - climaxing in a closely contested three-set win over challenger Corentin Moutet.
This represents Medvedev's first trophy since the Italian tournament and maiden on a hardcourt from spring of that year.
The win also indicates the Russian has won 21 victories at twenty-one distinct events.
"For the first time I have attended a tournament with my two daughters simultaneously, so to secure a championship is especially meaningful," said ranked player the champion.
"This title is in tribute of my second daughter my daughter, because the first title I achieved when my first daughter my daughter was delivered was for her."
Medvedev, the former major winner, had failed in his past six championship matches, comprising in the German tournament previously this season.
The player's counter-punching play style and frequent emotional displays on court had led commentators to doubt if his capacity to play at the highest level was over.
However the 29-year-old has implemented adjustments in the past month, making an effort to come to the net and play positively, reinforced by an enhanced serve.
Medvedev came back from a disadvantage in the first set against the tricky opponent, securing 4 of the last five points to go ahead.
Both players exchanged breaks in the second set before the Frenchman, bidding for his initial tour victory, took control to force a decider.
The opponent defended four early chances in a competitive third set before the Russian broke to 15 to secure the win.
Fittingly, the winner secured the win with a shot at the net, with Moutet incapable to manage a volley after over two and a half hours.
