19 of the Russian's twenty-one victories have been won on hard courts
A resurgent the Russian player won his first title for 882 days with success over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
The Russian, a ex- top-ranked player, has had a difficult year, managing just one match at the big events and suffering a meltdown at the US Open.
His varied form on the ATP Tour - and difficulties with his service game in specific - caused him exiting of the elite rankings and eventually parting ways with long-term trainer Gilles Cervara.
Presently training with Johansson and his other coach, Medvedev has gradually advanced in the last few weeks - climaxing in a tightly fought competitive victory over challenger Corentin Moutet.
This represents the player's initial title following the Rome competition and initial on a hard court from spring of the previous year.
The win also means Medvedev has achieved 21 championships at 21 distinct competitions.
"It's the first time I have attended a event with my both daughters at once, so to get a trophy is particularly special," said world number 14 the champion.
"This victory is in dedication of my second daughter Victoria, because the first title I won when my first daughter my daughter was born was for her."
The tennis star, the former major winner, had lost his past six finals, including in Halle previously this season.
His retrieving approach and regular emotional displays on court had caused some to wonder if his capacity to perform at the highest level was finished.
But the 29-year-old has made changes in the past month, attempting to approach the net and compete assertively, supported by an enhanced service.
Medvedev recovered from a break down in the initial set against the tricky Moutet, taking four of the final five games to gain the advantage.
The competitors traded service breaks in the middle set before the challenger, attempting for his initial professional victory, gained dominance to create a decider.
Moutet rescued four early chances in a close deciding set before the Russian broke to that score to secure the win.
Suitably, Medvedev secured victory with a point at the net area, with Moutet incapable to control a return after over two and a half hours.
