19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 titles have been won on hardcourt
A revitalized Medvedev secured his first trophy for over two years with success over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open championship match.
The athlete, a ex- top-ranked player, has endured a challenging year, managing just one match at the big events and undergoing a meltdown at the American major.
His varied form on the ATP Tour - and difficulties with his service game in especial - caused him exiting of the top ten and ultimately parting ways with long-time mentor Gilles Cervara.
Now collaborating with Thomas Johansson and his other coach, he has consistently improved in the recent weeks - climaxing in a hard-fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over Frenchman Corentin Moutet.
This marks Medvedev's first championship since the Italian tournament and maiden on a hard surface after March of the previous year.
Victory also signifies he has won twenty-one victories at twenty-one various events.
"It's the first time I'm at a event with my two daughters together, so to win a title is really nice," stated world number 14 the champion.
"This title is in tribute of my child her name, because the first title I achieved when my first daughter her name was delivered was for her."
The tennis star, the former major winner, had failed in his past six title deciders, comprising in Halle previously this season.
His retrieving approach and regular emotional displays on the tennis court had caused some to wonder if his skill to play at the top level was finished.
But the athlete has implemented adjustments in the past month, attempting to come to the net and compete assertively, backed up by an better serving game.
Medvedev fought back from a disadvantage in the first set against the challenging opponent, securing four of the last five points to go ahead.
The pair swapped service breaks in the second set before the Frenchman, striving for his maiden tour championship, gained dominance to force a decider.
The opponent defended four early-game break points in a tight third set before the Russian secured a break to fifteen to secure the win.
Suitably, he secured the win with a shot at the front of the court, with Moutet unable to handle a return after a lengthy match.
