19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 titles have been earned on hardcourt
A resurgent Medvedev won his initial championship for over two years with a win over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
Medvedev, a ex- number one, has endured a torrid year, achieving just a single victory at the major tournaments and experiencing a setback at the New York tournament.
Medvedev's inconsistency on the ATP Tour - and issues with his serve in particular - caused him falling of the top ten and finally separating with long-time mentor Cervara.
Currently collaborating with his coach and his other coach, the tennis star has consistently improved in the recent weeks - culminating in a hard-fought competitive triumph over opponent Moutet.
It is Medvedev's initial title after the 2023 Rome Masters and maiden on a hard court from that period of 2023.
Victory also means the Russian has achieved twenty-one championships at 21 distinct events.
"This marks the first occasion I have attended a tournament with my both daughters at once, so to secure a title is really nice," commented tennis professional Daniil Medvedev.
"This championship is in tribute of my child her name, because the initial championship I won when my older daughter my daughter was born was for her."
Medvedev, the former major winner, had been defeated in his last six championship matches, featuring in that event previously this season.
His counter-punching approach and recurring outbursts on the playing surface had prompted some to doubt if his ability to perform at the highest level was over.
However the player has made changes in recent weeks, making an effort to come to the net and perform assertively, supported by an enhanced serve.
The champion fought back from a break down in the opening set against the challenging opponent, taking four of the final five games to go ahead.
Both players traded service breaks in the second set before the challenger, striving for his maiden tour victory, took control to force a third set.
The opponent rescued four initial break points in a competitive deciding set before the champion broke to fifteen to close out the victory.
Appropriately, the winner earned victory with a rally at the front of the court, with the Frenchman unable to control a volley after a lengthy match.
