19 of the Russian's twenty-one titles have been achieved on hard surfaces
A revitalized the Russian player claimed his first trophy for 882 days with victory over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The athlete, a ex- number one, has experienced a torrid season, managing just one win at the big events and suffering a difficult moment at the New York tournament.
The player's unpredictability on the professional circuit - and difficulties with his service game in specific - caused him exiting of the elite rankings and finally separating with former coach Cervara.
Now working with his coach and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has steadily progressed in the recent weeks - peaking in a closely contested three-set triumph over challenger Corentin Moutet.
This represents Medvedev's maiden trophy since the Rome competition and maiden on a hard surface after March of 2023.
The win also signifies the Russian has won 21 victories at twenty-one various events.
"For the first time I am participating in a competition with my both daughters together, so to win a trophy is really nice," stated tennis professional the champion.
"This victory is in tribute of my younger daughter Victoria, because the first title I won when my child Alisa was born was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had lost his past six title deciders, comprising in that event earlier this year.
Medvedev's counter-punching approach and frequent emotional displays on the tennis court had caused commentators to wonder if his skill to compete at the elite level was finished.
However the player has made changes in the last few weeks, attempting to come to the net and play aggressively, reinforced by an enhanced serving game.
He came back from a break down in the first set against the challenging opponent, winning 4 of the final five exchanges to go ahead.
Both players exchanged breaks in the middle set before Moutet, attempting for his maiden tour title, gained dominance to force a final set.
He saved four early chances in a close deciding set before the champion broke to that score to close out the victory.
Appropriately, the winner clinched the title with a rally at the net, with his opponent unable to manage a volley after a lengthy match.
