Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's 21 championships have been won on hard surfaces
A resurgent Medvedev secured his first title for over two years with victory over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open championship match.
Medvedev, a former top-ranked player, has had a challenging year, winning just one win at the major tournaments and experiencing a difficult moment at the American major.
Medvedev's varied form on the professional circuit - and difficulties with his service game in particular - led to him falling of the elite rankings and ultimately separating with long-time trainer his previous coach.
Now training with Thomas Johansson and his other coach, he has steadily improved in the recent weeks - peaking in a closely contested three-set victory over opponent Corentin Moutet.
This represents Medvedev's initial trophy following the Rome competition and maiden on a hardcourt from that period of 2023.
Success also indicates the Russian has achieved 21 titles at 21 various events.
"It's the first time I am participating in a tournament with my two daughters at once, so to win a trophy is particularly special," said ranked player Medvedev.
"This title is in honour of my younger daughter Victoria, because the first title I got when my first daughter my daughter was delivered was for her."
Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion, had failed in his past six finals, comprising in the German tournament earlier this year.
Medvedev's counter-punching strategy and frequent outbursts on the playing surface had prompted commentators to question if his skill to compete at the elite level was over.
Yet the 29-year-old has altered his approach in the past month, striving to advance forward and play positively, supported by an better serve.
Medvedev fought back from a disadvantage in the opening set against the challenging Frenchman, securing 4 of the last five exchanges to gain the advantage.
The competitors exchanged service breaks in the following set before the challenger, striving for his first professional title, took control to create a final set.
He saved 4 early-game opportunities in a tight final set before the champion secured a break to that score to secure the win.
Appropriately, Medvedev earned victory with a shot at the front of the court, with his opponent incapable to manage a return after over two and a half hours.
