Nineteen of Medvedev's twenty-one titles have been achieved on hard surfaces
A comeback Daniil Medvedev claimed his first championship for nearly 30 months with a win over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The Russian, a former number one, has experienced a difficult period, managing just one match at the major tournaments and undergoing a setback at the New York tournament.
Medvedev's varied form on the professional circuit - and issues with his serve in specific - led to him exiting of the elite rankings and ultimately splitting with long-term mentor Gilles Cervara.
Now training with Thomas Johansson and his other coach, the tennis star has consistently advanced in the recent weeks - peaking in a tightly fought competitive triumph over Frenchman Moutet.
This marks his maiden title following the Italian tournament and initial on a hard court after that period of the previous year.
The win also indicates the Russian has won twenty-one titles at 21 various competitions.
"It's the first time I have attended a event with my children at once, so to secure a title is especially meaningful," commented ranked player the champion.
"This championship is in honour of my second daughter Victoria, because the initial championship I achieved when my first daughter her name was born was for her."
The tennis star, the past champion, had failed in his past six finals, featuring in the German tournament previously this season.
Medvedev's defensive strategy and regular emotional displays on the tennis court had caused commentators to question if his skill to compete at the top level was finished.
Yet the 29-year-old has made changes in the past month, making an effort to come to the net and compete assertively, reinforced by an improved serve.
He fought back from a break down in the initial set against the difficult Moutet, winning 4 of the concluding five games to gain the advantage.
The pair exchanged breaks in the second set before Moutet, bidding for his maiden ATP Tour victory, seized the initiative to create a third set.
The opponent saved 4 initial opportunities in a tight final set before Medvedev secured a break to fifteen to close out the victory.
Suitably, the winner secured the win with a point at the front of the court, with his opponent incapable to handle a return after two hours and 38 minutes.
