19 of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been earned on hardcourt
A comeback Daniil Medvedev secured his initial championship for over two years with a win over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
The Russian, a ex- number one, has had a difficult year, managing just one win at the Grand Slams and suffering a setback at the New York tournament.
Medvedev's inconsistency on the professional circuit - and issues with his service game in especial - led to him exiting of the top ten and ultimately parting ways with long-time coach his previous coach.
Currently collaborating with Thomas Johansson and Goetzke, he has consistently advanced in the last few weeks - climaxing in a hard-fought competitive triumph over challenger Moutet.
This marks his maiden championship since the 2023 Rome Masters and maiden on a hard court since that period of that year.
Success also means the Russian has won twenty-one titles at 21 distinct tournaments.
"This marks the first occasion I have attended a event with my both daughters simultaneously, so to secure a championship is particularly special," said ranked player the champion.
"This title is in dedication of my younger daughter my daughter, because the initial championship I won when my first daughter my daughter was born was for her."
Medvedev, the past champion, had been defeated in his previous six championship matches, comprising in Halle previously this season.
Medvedev's retrieving strategy and regular outbursts on court had prompted observers to doubt if his ability to play at the highest level was finished.
But the player has altered his approach in the past month, striving to approach the net and play aggressively, supported by an improved serve.
Medvedev fought back from a break down in the initial set against the difficult opponent, securing four of the last five games to take the lead.
Both players swapped service breaks in the following set before the Frenchman, striving for his initial ATP Tour victory, took control to force a final set.
Moutet defended four early-game opportunities in a competitive third set before the Russian secured a break to that score to secure the win.
Fittingly, he earned the title with a rally at the front of the court, with the Frenchman incapable to manage a return after over two and a half hours.
