Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's 21 victories have been earned on hardcourt
A resurgent the Russian player won his initial trophy for over two years with success over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
Medvedev, a ex- top-ranked player, has experienced a torrid period, winning just one win at the big events and experiencing a difficult moment at the American major.
His inconsistency on the professional circuit - and struggles with his service game in specific - led to him dropping out of the top ten and finally separating with long-term mentor his previous coach.
Presently training with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, he has gradually progressed in the recent weeks - culminating in a closely contested 7-5 4-6 6-3 win over challenger Moutet.
It is the player's first title after the 2023 Rome Masters and first on a hardcourt from spring of 2023.
Success also signifies he has secured 21 titles at twenty-one various tournaments.
"It's the first time I am participating in a event with my two daughters at once, so to win a trophy is especially meaningful," commented ranked player the champion.
"This victory is in honour of my child Victoria, because the first title I achieved when my first daughter Alisa was delivered was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had been defeated in his previous six title deciders, comprising in the German tournament earlier this year.
Medvedev's retrieving strategy and frequent outbursts on the tennis court had led some to question if his skill to compete at the elite level was over.
But the 29-year-old has altered his approach in the last few weeks, striving to come to the net and compete assertively, supported by an better service.
The champion fought back from a disadvantage in the opening set against the tricky opponent, winning four of the last five exchanges to go ahead.
The pair exchanged service breaks in the middle set before the challenger, attempting for his initial tour victory, seized the initiative to push for a final set.
He defended four initial break points in a close final set before Medvedev broke to 15 to secure the win.
Suitably, Medvedev secured victory with a point at the net area, with the Frenchman incapable to manage a shot after over two and a half hours.
