19 of the Russian's twenty-one titles have been won on hard courts
A resurgent Daniil Medvedev secured his initial trophy for nearly 30 months with victory over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
Medvedev, a former world number one, has had a difficult year, achieving just one match at the big events and undergoing a setback at the New York tournament.
The player's varied form on the professional circuit - and struggles with his serving in especial - led to him falling of the elite rankings and eventually parting ways with long-term coach his previous coach.
Presently working with his coach and Rohan Goetzke, Medvedev has consistently progressed in the last few weeks - culminating in a hard-fought three-set win over challenger Moutet.
This marks the player's first title after the Italian tournament and maiden on a hardcourt after that period of that year.
Success also indicates the Russian has won 21 championships at 21 distinct tournaments.
"This marks the first occasion I'm at a competition with my children simultaneously, so to get a championship is especially meaningful," stated ranked player the champion.
"This title is in dedication of my second daughter Victoria, because the initial championship I got when my first daughter my daughter was delivered was for her."
Medvedev, the past champion, had lost his previous six finals, including in Halle earlier this year.
Medvedev's defensive strategy and regular outbursts on the playing surface had caused observers to doubt if his skill to play at the elite level was over.
However the 29-year-old has altered his approach in recent weeks, making an effort to advance forward and play positively, supported by an better serving game.
Medvedev recovered from a disadvantage in the initial set against the challenging Moutet, taking 4 of the last five points to go ahead.
The pair traded break points in the following set before the Frenchman, attempting for his initial tour title, took control to create a third set.
He rescued 4 early-game chances in a competitive deciding set before the champion secured a break to that score to secure the win.
Fittingly, the winner earned the win with a point at the net, with Moutet failing to handle a return after two hours and 38 minutes.
