19 of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been achieved on hardcourt
A revitalized the Russian player claimed his first trophy for 882 days with a win over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
The athlete, a ex- world number one, has experienced a challenging season, managing just one match at the Grand Slams and experiencing a meltdown at the US Open.
Medvedev's varied form on the ATP Tour - and difficulties with his service game in specific - caused him exiting of the top ten and eventually splitting with long-time trainer Cervara.
Now working with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has steadily improved in the recent weeks - culminating in a closely contested 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over Frenchman Moutet.
This marks his first trophy since the Italian tournament and initial on a hardcourt since spring of 2023.
Success also signifies he has achieved 21 championships at 21 distinct competitions.
"For the first time I am participating in a competition with my both daughters simultaneously, so to win a title is really nice," stated world number 14 Daniil Medvedev.
"This victory is in dedication of my child my daughter, because the first title I won when my child my daughter was born was for her."
The athlete, the past champion, had been defeated in his previous six title deciders, comprising in Halle earlier this year.
The player's defensive strategy and recurring outbursts on the playing surface had prompted observers to question if his capacity to compete at the top level was concluded.
Yet the 29-year-old has made changes in recent weeks, attempting to approach the net and perform assertively, reinforced by an enhanced serve.
Medvedev fought back from a break down in the initial set against the challenging Frenchman, securing four of the last five points to gain the advantage.
The pair exchanged breaks in the middle set before the challenger, bidding for his first ATP Tour victory, seized the initiative to push for a third set.
The opponent defended 4 early-game opportunities in a close third set before Medvedev won the break to fifteen to close out the victory.
Appropriately, Medvedev clinched victory with a rally at the front of the court, with the Frenchman incapable to handle a return after two hours and 38 minutes.
