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A resurgent Daniil Medvedev claimed his first title for 882 days with victory over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.

The Russian, a former top-ranked player, has had a difficult period, achieving just one match at the major tournaments and undergoing a difficult moment at the US Open.

Medvedev's unpredictability on the tennis tour - and difficulties with his service game in specific - led to him dropping out of the world's top 10 and finally separating with former trainer Gilles Cervara.

Currently collaborating with Thomas Johansson and his other coach, the tennis star has consistently advanced in the recent weeks - climaxing in a hard-fought three-set victory over challenger Moutet.

This represents his maiden trophy following the Rome competition and initial on a hard surface since spring of 2023.

The win also signifies he has won 21 victories at twenty-one different tournaments.

"For the first time I'm at a competition with my two daughters simultaneously, so to win a championship is particularly special," said tennis professional Daniil Medvedev.

"This championship is in tribute of my younger daughter my daughter, because the initial championship I got when my older daughter Alisa was delivered was for her."

The athlete, the past champion, had been defeated in his past six title deciders, including in the German tournament in the past months.

Medvedev's counter-punching approach and frequent outbursts on the playing surface had caused some to wonder if his ability to compete at the top level was over.

Yet the athlete has altered his approach in the past month, striving to approach the net and play aggressively, supported by an improved service.

Medvedev came back from a disadvantage in the initial set against the difficult Moutet, taking four of the concluding five games to go ahead.

The competitors swapped service breaks in the second set before the Frenchman, attempting for his maiden ATP Tour championship, took control to create a third set.

Moutet defended four initial chances in a competitive third set before Medvedev won the break to that score to serve for the match.

Fittingly, the winner earned the title with a shot at the net, with Moutet unable to handle a volley after a lengthy match.