19 of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been won on hard courts
A resurgent Medvedev secured his initial trophy for 882 days with victory over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
Medvedev, a ex- top-ranked player, has experienced a difficult year, winning just a single victory at the big events and experiencing a setback at the American major.
Medvedev's inconsistency on the professional circuit - and struggles with his serving in specific - caused him exiting of the elite rankings and finally splitting with long-term trainer Cervara.
Presently collaborating with his coach and his other coach, the tennis star has gradually advanced in the past month - culminating in a tightly fought competitive victory over challenger Moutet.
This represents his maiden trophy since the Italian tournament and first on a hardcourt from that period of 2023.
Victory also signifies he has secured 21 titles at twenty-one different competitions.
"This marks the first occasion I have attended a tournament with my children together, so to secure a championship is especially meaningful," stated world number 14 Daniil Medvedev.
"This victory is in dedication of my younger daughter my daughter, because the initial championship I achieved when my older daughter Alisa was delivered was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had lost his last six title deciders, comprising in the German tournament in the past months.
His counter-punching strategy and recurring reactions on the playing surface had prompted observers to wonder if his skill to perform at the elite level was concluded.
However the player has altered his approach in the last few weeks, striving to come to the net and perform positively, backed up by an improved service.
The champion recovered from a break down in the opening set against the challenging Moutet, taking 4 of the last five games to gain the advantage.
Both players exchanged breaks in the middle set before the challenger, attempting for his initial professional title, took control to force a final set.
He saved 4 early chances in a tight deciding set before Medvedev won the break to that score to close out the victory.
Suitably, the winner clinched the title with a rally at the front of the court, with the Frenchman unable to manage a shot after two hours and 38 minutes.
