Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been achieved on hard courts
A comeback Medvedev secured his maiden trophy for over two years with success over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The athlete, a ex- top-ranked player, has endured a challenging year, managing just a single victory at the major tournaments and experiencing a setback at the US Open.
Medvedev's unpredictability on the professional circuit - and struggles with his serve in especial - resulted in him dropping out of the world's top 10 and finally parting ways with former mentor Cervara.
Presently collaborating with his coach and his other coach, he has steadily advanced in the last few weeks - peaking in a closely contested competitive victory over challenger Corentin Moutet.
It is his maiden title since the 2023 Rome Masters and initial on a hard surface since March of 2023.
The win also signifies the Russian has secured 21 titles at twenty-one various events.
"For the first time I'm at a competition with my both daughters simultaneously, so to secure a title is especially meaningful," commented ranked player Medvedev.
"This title is in honour of my child her name, because the first title I got when my first daughter my daughter was born was for her."
Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion, had failed in his past six finals, comprising in Halle previously this season.
Medvedev's counter-punching play style and regular emotional displays on court had caused commentators to wonder if his ability to play at the elite level was finished.
Yet the 29-year-old has implemented adjustments in the past month, attempting to approach the net and play aggressively, supported by an improved serving game.
The champion recovered from a disadvantage in the opening set against the challenging Frenchman, taking 4 of the concluding five points to gain the advantage.
The competitors swapped service breaks in the second set before Moutet, striving for his maiden tour title, seized the initiative to force a final set.
The opponent saved 4 initial break points in a competitive third set before Medvedev secured a break to fifteen to serve for the match.
Appropriately, Medvedev secured victory with a point at the net, with Moutet incapable to control a shot after over two and a half hours.
