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A revitalized Medvedev secured his initial trophy for over two years with success over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open final.

Medvedev, a ex- top-ranked player, has had a challenging year, winning just one win at the big events and undergoing a difficult moment at the New York tournament.

The player's varied form on the tennis tour - and issues with his serve in specific - caused him dropping out of the top ten and ultimately parting ways with long-term trainer Cervara.

Now collaborating with his coach and Rohan Goetzke, Medvedev has gradually improved in the recent weeks - culminating in a tightly fought competitive victory over Frenchman Moutet.

This represents his maiden title since the 2023 Rome Masters and maiden on a hardcourt after spring of the previous year.

Victory also indicates the Russian has secured twenty-one championships at twenty-one various tournaments.

"For the first time I am participating in a tournament with my both daughters simultaneously, so to secure a trophy is especially meaningful," commented world number 14 Daniil Medvedev.

"This victory is in tribute of my younger daughter my daughter, because the initial championship I got when my first daughter her name was born was for her."

The tennis star, the former major winner, had failed in his last six title deciders, comprising in the German tournament in the past months.

Medvedev's counter-punching approach and recurring reactions on the tennis court had prompted commentators to wonder if his ability to perform at the elite level was finished.

However the player has altered his approach in the last few weeks, attempting to advance forward and play aggressively, backed up by an improved serve.

Medvedev fought back from a deficit in the initial set against the difficult Frenchman, winning four of the last five games to take the lead.

The competitors traded service breaks in the following set before the Frenchman, bidding for his initial ATP Tour title, gained dominance to push for a third set.

He saved four initial opportunities in a tight deciding set before Medvedev won the break to 15 to close out the victory.

Fittingly, the winner secured the win with a shot at the front of the court, with the Frenchman incapable to handle a volley after two hours and 38 minutes.