Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been earned on hard courts
A revitalized Daniil Medvedev secured his initial title for over two years with a win over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open championship match.
Medvedev, a ex- world number one, has had a difficult year, achieving just one match at the big events and experiencing a meltdown at the US Open.
The player's varied form on the ATP Tour - and struggles with his serving in specific - led to him falling of the top ten and finally separating with long-time coach Gilles Cervara.
Currently working with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has gradually advanced in the recent weeks - culminating in a hard-fought three-set victory over opponent Moutet.
This represents Medvedev's first title since the Rome competition and initial on a hard surface after March of 2023.
The win also signifies the Russian has achieved twenty-one victories at 21 distinct events.
"This marks the first occasion I'm at a event with my children together, so to win a title is really nice," commented tennis professional Daniil Medvedev.
"This victory is in tribute of my child my daughter, because the maiden victory I achieved when my child Alisa was born was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had failed in his past six title deciders, comprising in that event previously this season.
His counter-punching approach and regular reactions on the tennis court had caused some to doubt if his capacity to compete at the top level was finished.
However the player has altered his approach in recent weeks, striving to advance forward and perform assertively, backed up by an better service.
The champion came back from a break down in the opening set against the difficult Frenchman, winning four of the final five games to take the lead.
Both players traded break points in the middle set before Moutet, bidding for his maiden ATP Tour victory, gained dominance to force a final set.
The opponent saved 4 early-game break points in a close third set before the champion secured a break to fifteen to secure the win.
Fittingly, the winner clinched the win with a rally at the net area, with the Frenchman failing to manage a return after over two and a half hours.
