19 of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one titles have been achieved on hard surfaces
A resurgent Medvedev secured his maiden title for over two years with a win over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The athlete, a former number one, has experienced a difficult year, achieving just a single victory at the major tournaments and suffering a setback at the American major.
His inconsistency on the professional circuit - and struggles with his service game in particular - led to him exiting of the top ten and eventually splitting with former trainer his previous coach.
Now collaborating with Thomas Johansson and his other coach, the tennis star has consistently progressed in the recent weeks - climaxing in a closely contested 7-5 4-6 6-3 win over Frenchman Moutet.
This represents Medvedev's first title since the Rome competition and first on a hard court since that period of the previous year.
Success also means Medvedev has won twenty-one championships at 21 distinct events.
"For the first time I have attended a event with my children at once, so to get a championship is particularly special," commented world number 14 the champion.
"This title is in tribute of my child my daughter, because the maiden victory I got when my first daughter Alisa was born was for her."
The athlete, the past champion, had lost his past six championship matches, including in Halle previously this season.
The player's retrieving play style and regular emotional displays on court had prompted some to wonder if his ability to play at the highest level was over.
Yet the athlete has altered his approach in the last few weeks, making an effort to advance forward and play aggressively, reinforced by an better serve.
He fought back from a disadvantage in the opening set against the challenging Frenchman, winning four of the last five exchanges to go ahead.
The competitors traded break points in the second set before the Frenchman, attempting for his first ATP Tour championship, gained dominance to force a decider.
He saved 4 initial chances in a tight third set before the Russian won the break to fifteen to secure the win.
Suitably, he secured victory with a shot at the net, with his opponent incapable to handle a volley after two hours and 38 minutes.
