19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 titles have been earned on hard surfaces
A revitalized the Russian player secured his initial title for over two years with success over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
Medvedev, a ex- world number one, has experienced a difficult period, achieving just one match at the big events and experiencing a difficult moment at the New York tournament.
Medvedev's varied form on the tennis tour - and difficulties with his serve in especial - led to him dropping out of the top ten and finally parting ways with long-term mentor Gilles Cervara.
Presently collaborating with his coach and his other coach, the tennis star has steadily improved in the last few weeks - culminating in a closely contested three-set triumph over opponent Moutet.
This marks Medvedev's initial championship following the Italian tournament and maiden on a hard court since March of the previous year.
Success also signifies the Russian has secured twenty-one titles at twenty-one different events.
"This marks the first occasion I have attended a tournament with my children at once, so to secure a trophy is really nice," said ranked player the champion.
"This title is in tribute of my child Victoria, because the maiden victory I won when my first daughter Alisa was delivered was for her."
The tennis star, the 2021 US Open champion, had failed in his last six finals, including in Halle in the past months.
The player's retrieving approach and recurring reactions on the tennis court had led commentators to question if his ability to play at the top level was finished.
However the athlete has altered his approach in recent weeks, attempting to advance forward and compete assertively, reinforced by an enhanced service.
He recovered from a deficit in the first set against the tricky Frenchman, taking four of the last five games to go ahead.
The pair swapped service breaks in the following set before the Frenchman, bidding for his first ATP Tour title, gained dominance to force a decider.
He saved 4 early-game chances in a tight final set before the Russian broke to 15 to secure the win.
Fittingly, the winner earned the win with a shot at the net area, with the Frenchman unable to manage a volley after over two and a half hours.
