19 of Medvedev's 21 victories have been earned on hard surfaces
A revitalized Daniil Medvedev secured his first trophy for 882 days with success over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
The athlete, a ex- number one, has had a torrid period, achieving just one win at the Grand Slams and experiencing a meltdown at the American major.
Medvedev's varied form on the professional circuit - and struggles with his service game in especial - resulted in him exiting of the elite rankings and finally parting ways with long-time coach Cervara.
Presently training with Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, Medvedev has steadily progressed in the recent weeks - culminating in a closely contested 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over Frenchman Moutet.
It is Medvedev's first title since the 2023 Rome Masters and initial on a hard surface from that period of the previous year.
Victory also means he has secured 21 championships at twenty-one various events.
"This marks the first occasion I have attended a competition with my both daughters simultaneously, so to secure a championship is really nice," said tennis professional the champion.
"This championship is in honour of my second daughter Victoria, because the first title I won when my child my daughter was born was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had lost his past six title deciders, comprising in Halle in the past months.
The player's defensive approach and regular reactions on the tennis court had caused some to question if his ability to compete at the elite level was over.
However the athlete has made changes in the past month, attempting to approach the net and compete assertively, backed up by an better service.
He recovered from a break down in the opening set against the challenging Moutet, taking four of the last five games to take the lead.
The competitors swapped break points in the middle set before the challenger, bidding for his first ATP Tour victory, took control to create a final set.
The opponent saved 4 early-game opportunities in a competitive deciding set before the Russian secured a break to 15 to secure the win.
Suitably, he earned the win with a point at the net, with the Frenchman incapable to handle a volley after two hours and 38 minutes.
