19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 victories have been earned on hard surfaces
A comeback Medvedev claimed his maiden title for nearly 30 months with success over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open championship match.
The Russian, a ex- number one, has had a difficult season, winning just one win at the major tournaments and suffering a difficult moment at the US Open.
His unpredictability on the ATP Tour - and struggles with his serving in particular - led to him falling of the elite rankings and finally parting ways with former coach Cervara.
Currently collaborating with his coach and Goetzke, Medvedev has steadily advanced in the recent weeks - culminating in a hard-fought competitive victory over opponent Moutet.
It is the player's initial trophy since the Rome competition and initial on a hard court from that period of 2023.
Victory also means the Russian has won twenty-one victories at twenty-one various competitions.
"For the first time I am participating in a competition with my children simultaneously, so to win a trophy is especially meaningful," said ranked player the champion.
"This victory is in tribute of my child my daughter, because the first title I got when my child her name was born was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had failed in his past six finals, comprising in the German tournament previously this season.
His counter-punching play style and frequent outbursts on the tennis court had caused some to wonder if his skill to perform at the top level was concluded.
But the player has made changes in the past month, striving to approach the net and play positively, supported by an enhanced serving game.
Medvedev fought back from a deficit in the initial set against the tricky Frenchman, winning four of the concluding five points to take the lead.
Both players swapped service breaks in the second set before the challenger, bidding for his initial tour victory, seized the initiative to push for a decider.
Moutet saved four early-game chances in a tight third set before the champion secured a break to that score to secure the win.
Appropriately, the winner secured the win with a shot at the net area, with his opponent failing to handle a return after two hours and 38 minutes.
