Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's 21 championships have been won on hard surfaces
A revitalized the Russian player secured his initial trophy for over two years with victory over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The Russian, a ex- number one, has experienced a torrid season, managing just a single victory at the major tournaments and experiencing a difficult moment at the American major.
The player's inconsistency on the professional circuit - and struggles with his serving in particular - resulted in him exiting of the elite rankings and ultimately splitting with long-time coach Cervara.
Now collaborating with Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, he has gradually advanced in the recent weeks - climaxing in a hard-fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 win over Frenchman Moutet.
It is Medvedev's first championship following the Italian tournament and initial on a hard court since that period of 2023.
The win also indicates he has won 21 championships at twenty-one different events.
"For the first time I am participating in a event with my two daughters simultaneously, so to secure a championship is especially meaningful," stated ranked player Medvedev.
"This championship is in dedication of my younger daughter my daughter, because the initial championship I won when my child Alisa was born was for her."
The tennis star, the former major winner, had failed in his previous six title deciders, comprising in that event earlier this year.
The player's retrieving approach and regular emotional displays on court had caused observers to wonder if his ability to perform at the highest level was over.
However the athlete has implemented adjustments in recent weeks, making an effort to advance forward and compete aggressively, supported by an improved serving game.
Medvedev recovered from a deficit in the first set against the tricky opponent, taking four of the concluding five exchanges to gain the advantage.
The competitors swapped break points in the following set before Moutet, attempting for his initial tour victory, seized the initiative to create a decider.
He rescued 4 early chances in a tight deciding set before the champion secured a break to that score to close out the victory.
Fittingly, Medvedev clinched the win with a point at the net area, with Moutet failing to control a shot after over two and a half hours.
