Nineteen of Medvedev's twenty-one championships have been earned on hard courts
A resurgent Daniil Medvedev won his first title for 882 days with a win over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
The Russian, a ex- top-ranked player, has had a difficult year, winning just one win at the Grand Slams and suffering a difficult moment at the American major.
The player's varied form on the tennis tour - and issues with his serve in especial - led to him dropping out of the top ten and eventually splitting with long-term mentor Cervara.
Presently collaborating with Johansson and Goetzke, Medvedev has consistently progressed in the past month - culminating in a closely contested 7-5 4-6 6-3 triumph over challenger Moutet.
This marks the player's first trophy since the Italian tournament and first on a hardcourt after that period of that year.
The win also indicates he has won 21 victories at 21 distinct events.
"For the first time I am participating in a tournament with my both daughters together, so to secure a trophy is especially meaningful," stated ranked player Medvedev.
"This championship is in honour of my child Victoria, because the maiden victory I achieved when my child Alisa was born was for her."
Medvedev, the past champion, had lost his last six championship matches, featuring in Halle in the past months.
His retrieving approach and recurring reactions on court had caused commentators to wonder if his ability to play at the top level was finished.
However the player has made changes in the past month, striving to come to the net and perform aggressively, supported by an better service.
The champion fought back from a deficit in the initial set against the challenging Moutet, securing 4 of the last five games to gain the advantage.
The competitors traded break points in the middle set before the challenger, attempting for his first ATP Tour title, gained dominance to force a decider.
The opponent saved four early-game chances in a close final set before Medvedev won the break to 15 to serve for the match.
Suitably, he secured the win with a shot at the net area, with Moutet incapable to control a return after over two and a half hours.
