19 of the Russian's twenty-one titles have been earned on hardcourt
A revitalized the Russian player claimed his maiden title for over two years with victory over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
Medvedev, a ex- world number one, has had a difficult season, achieving just one match at the big events and suffering a setback at the New York tournament.
His unpredictability on the tennis tour - and struggles with his service game in particular - led to him falling of the elite rankings and ultimately parting ways with long-time coach his previous coach.
Now working with Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, he has steadily advanced in the last few weeks - culminating in a closely contested 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over challenger Corentin Moutet.
This represents the player's maiden championship since the Italian tournament and initial on a hard court after spring of the previous year.
The win also indicates Medvedev has achieved 21 victories at twenty-one various events.
"It's the first time I am participating in a competition with my two daughters simultaneously, so to secure a championship is particularly special," stated world number 14 the champion.
"This victory is in tribute of my younger daughter her name, because the first title I got when my older daughter Alisa was born was for her."
Medvedev, the former major winner, had failed in his previous six finals, comprising in that event earlier this year.
His retrieving strategy and frequent emotional displays on the tennis court had prompted some to wonder if his capacity to play at the elite level was over.
But the player has made changes in the past month, making an effort to advance forward and perform aggressively, supported by an enhanced serve.
He recovered from a break down in the first set against the difficult opponent, securing four of the concluding five points to go ahead.
The competitors swapped break points in the middle set before the Frenchman, bidding for his initial professional championship, seized the initiative to push for a final set.
The opponent rescued four initial chances in a competitive deciding set before the champion broke to that score to close out the victory.
Suitably, the winner secured victory with a point at the net area, with the Frenchman incapable to handle a shot after over two and a half hours.
