Nineteen of the Russian's 21 victories have been won on hard courts
A revitalized Daniil Medvedev claimed his first title for nearly 30 months with a win over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
The athlete, a ex- number one, has had a torrid year, managing just one win at the Grand Slams and undergoing a meltdown at the New York tournament.
Medvedev's unpredictability on the ATP Tour - and issues with his service game in especial - led to him falling of the elite rankings and ultimately splitting with long-term coach Gilles Cervara.
Presently training with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, he has gradually improved in the last few weeks - culminating in a tightly fought three-set win over challenger Moutet.
It is the player's maiden championship since the 2023 Rome Masters and first on a hard surface since March of the previous year.
Success also indicates Medvedev has won 21 championships at 21 distinct events.
"It's the first time I have attended a competition with my two daughters together, so to get a title is especially meaningful," said ranked player Medvedev.
"This championship is in honour of my child her name, because the first title I got when my older daughter Alisa was born was for her."
The tennis star, the past champion, had lost his previous six finals, featuring in that event earlier this year.
His counter-punching strategy and regular outbursts on the playing surface had led commentators to wonder if his skill to play at the elite level was finished.
But the 29-year-old has implemented adjustments in the last few weeks, making an effort to approach the net and play aggressively, backed up by an enhanced service.
He recovered from a disadvantage in the first set against the tricky Moutet, taking four of the concluding five exchanges to go ahead.
The competitors exchanged breaks in the second set before the challenger, attempting for his maiden ATP Tour title, took control to create a final set.
Moutet saved four initial chances in a tight third set before the Russian secured a break to 15 to secure the win.
Suitably, Medvedev secured the win with a point at the front of the court, with his opponent failing to control a return after a lengthy match.
