19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 championships have been achieved on hard surfaces
A revitalized the Russian player secured his maiden trophy for nearly 30 months with a win over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The athlete, a former number one, has endured a challenging season, managing just a single victory at the big events and experiencing a setback at the US Open.
The player's inconsistency on the tennis tour - and issues with his service game in specific - led to him dropping out of the top ten and ultimately parting ways with long-time trainer Cervara.
Currently working with his coach and his other coach, he has steadily progressed in the last few weeks - peaking in a hard-fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 win over opponent Moutet.
This marks his initial trophy following the Italian tournament and first on a hardcourt after spring of the previous year.
Success also indicates the Russian has won 21 titles at 21 various competitions.
"This marks the first occasion I have attended a event with my children at once, so to get a championship is especially meaningful," stated tennis professional Medvedev.
"This championship is in honour of my second daughter Victoria, because the maiden victory I won when my child Alisa was born was for her."
Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion, had failed in his past six finals, comprising in the German tournament previously this season.
The player's retrieving approach and regular outbursts on the tennis court had prompted commentators to wonder if his capacity to compete at the top level was concluded.
However the 29-year-old has made changes in the past month, making an effort to come to the net and compete aggressively, reinforced by an improved service.
The champion came back from a disadvantage in the first set against the difficult opponent, taking four of the last five points to go ahead.
The competitors swapped break points in the second set before Moutet, striving for his initial tour victory, took control to create a decider.
The opponent saved four initial break points in a close final set before the champion won the break to fifteen to secure the win.
Fittingly, Medvedev earned the win with a rally at the front of the court, with the Frenchman incapable to manage a volley after a lengthy match.
