19 of the Russian's 21 victories have been earned on hard surfaces
A revitalized Daniil Medvedev won his initial title for nearly 30 months with victory over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The athlete, a former world number one, has had a torrid season, winning just a single victory at the Grand Slams and suffering a setback at the New York tournament.
Medvedev's varied form on the ATP Tour - and difficulties with his service game in specific - led to him dropping out of the elite rankings and eventually parting ways with long-term mentor Cervara.
Now training with his coach and his other coach, Medvedev has consistently improved in the past month - peaking in a hard-fought three-set triumph over challenger Moutet.
This represents the player's initial title since the Italian tournament and maiden on a hard court since that period of 2023.
The win also indicates the Russian has secured twenty-one victories at 21 different events.
"For the first time I'm at a event with my two daughters at once, so to get a championship is especially meaningful," said tennis professional the champion.
"This title is in dedication of my second daughter her name, because the maiden victory I achieved when my older daughter my daughter was born was for her."
Medvedev, the past champion, had failed in his previous six finals, featuring in Halle previously this season.
The player's defensive strategy and recurring emotional displays on the playing surface had prompted some to wonder if his ability to compete at the elite level was finished.
However the 29-year-old has implemented adjustments in the last few weeks, striving to advance forward and compete positively, supported by an enhanced serving game.
Medvedev came back from a deficit in the opening set against the difficult opponent, securing 4 of the concluding five games to take the lead.
The pair exchanged breaks in the second set before Moutet, attempting for his first ATP Tour championship, seized the initiative to push for a final set.
The opponent rescued four initial break points in a competitive final set before the champion won the break to fifteen to secure the win.
Appropriately, Medvedev earned the title with a point at the net area, with his opponent failing to control a return after over two and a half hours.
