19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 championships have been earned on hardcourt
A revitalized the Russian player won his maiden trophy for over two years with a win over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
Medvedev, a former number one, has had a challenging year, winning just one win at the big events and suffering a setback at the New York tournament.
His unpredictability on the tennis tour - and issues with his service game in specific - led to him dropping out of the world's top 10 and ultimately separating with long-time mentor Cervara.
Currently working with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has gradually improved in the last few weeks - climaxing in a hard-fought competitive triumph over challenger Moutet.
This marks his maiden title after the 2023 Rome Masters and maiden on a hard court from spring of that year.
Victory also signifies Medvedev has secured 21 championships at 21 different events.
"This marks the first occasion I am participating in a event with my two daughters together, so to secure a title is especially meaningful," stated ranked player Medvedev.
"This victory is in tribute of my child my daughter, because the initial championship I won when my child her name was born was for her."
The athlete, the 2021 US Open champion, had failed in his previous six championship matches, including in Halle previously this season.
Medvedev's retrieving play style and recurring reactions on court had prompted commentators to question if his skill to perform at the top level was finished.
However the player has altered his approach in the last few weeks, making an effort to come to the net and play assertively, reinforced by an improved serving game.
The champion fought back from a deficit in the first set against the tricky Moutet, winning four of the last five exchanges to take the lead.
The competitors traded service breaks in the second set before the challenger, attempting for his first ATP Tour title, seized the initiative to create a decider.
He defended 4 early-game break points in a tight deciding set before Medvedev broke to fifteen to close out the victory.
Fittingly, the winner clinched the win with a shot at the front of the court, with his opponent failing to manage a volley after a lengthy match.
