19 of Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been won on hard surfaces
A revitalized the Russian player secured his first title for over two years with success over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The athlete, a former top-ranked player, has had a challenging year, managing just one match at the major tournaments and undergoing a difficult moment at the American major.
His inconsistency on the professional circuit - and difficulties with his serve in specific - led to him dropping out of the top ten and finally separating with long-term trainer Gilles Cervara.
Presently collaborating with Johansson and his other coach, he has consistently advanced in the past month - culminating in a tightly fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over challenger Corentin Moutet.
This represents Medvedev's first championship following the Rome competition and maiden on a hardcourt since spring of 2023.
The win also signifies the Russian has achieved 21 championships at 21 distinct events.
"For the first time I have attended a tournament with my children together, so to get a trophy is especially meaningful," commented tennis professional Medvedev.
"This title is in honour of my child Victoria, because the first title I achieved when my child my daughter was delivered was for her."
Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion, had been defeated in his past six title deciders, comprising in that event in the past months.
The player's defensive approach and frequent reactions on the tennis court had prompted commentators to doubt if his capacity to play at the top level was concluded.
But the 29-year-old has implemented adjustments in recent weeks, making an effort to advance forward and perform positively, backed up by an better serving game.
He recovered from a break down in the initial set against the difficult Frenchman, winning four of the final five points to take the lead.
Both players swapped breaks in the middle set before the challenger, striving for his initial professional victory, seized the initiative to create a decider.
The opponent rescued 4 early opportunities in a competitive deciding set before the champion secured a break to 15 to serve for the match.
Appropriately, the winner earned victory with a shot at the net, with Moutet unable to manage a shot after two hours and 38 minutes.
