19 of Medvedev's twenty-one titles have been achieved on hard courts
A revitalized Daniil Medvedev claimed his maiden trophy for over two years with victory over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open championship match.
Medvedev, a former world number one, has had a challenging year, winning just a single victory at the major tournaments and experiencing a setback at the US Open.
His unpredictability on the ATP Tour - and issues with his serve in specific - caused him dropping out of the world's top 10 and ultimately separating with long-time trainer Gilles Cervara.
Now collaborating with his coach and his other coach, he has steadily advanced in the past month - culminating in a closely contested competitive win over opponent Moutet.
This marks the player's initial championship following the Rome competition and maiden on a hard surface after spring of 2023.
Victory also signifies Medvedev has won 21 titles at twenty-one various tournaments.
"This marks the first occasion I'm at a event with my both daughters together, so to secure a trophy is especially meaningful," commented world number 14 Medvedev.
"This title is in honour of my child my daughter, because the initial championship I achieved when my child her name was born was for her."
Medvedev, the former major winner, had failed in his past six championship matches, featuring in Halle previously this season.
Medvedev's counter-punching approach and regular outbursts on the tennis court had led commentators to doubt if his capacity to play at the highest level was finished.
But the 29-year-old has altered his approach in the past month, attempting to advance forward and perform aggressively, reinforced by an enhanced serving game.
He fought back from a break down in the opening set against the tricky Moutet, taking four of the last five games to go ahead.
The competitors swapped break points in the following set before the Frenchman, striving for his first professional victory, seized the initiative to force a final set.
Moutet saved 4 initial break points in a tight final set before the Russian won the break to that score to close out the victory.
Fittingly, Medvedev earned the win with a point at the front of the court, with his opponent failing to manage a volley after a lengthy match.
