19 of Medvedev's 21 titles have been won on hardcourt
A resurgent Daniil Medvedev won his initial trophy for 882 days with success over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The athlete, a former number one, has experienced a torrid year, achieving just one win at the major tournaments and undergoing a meltdown at the American major.
The player's varied form on the professional circuit - and difficulties with his serving in specific - caused him falling of the elite rankings and ultimately separating with long-term mentor Cervara.
Presently working with Johansson and his other coach, he has steadily progressed in the last few weeks - peaking in a hard-fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 triumph over opponent Moutet.
It is Medvedev's initial title following the Rome competition and initial on a hard surface after that period of the previous year.
Victory also signifies he has won 21 victories at twenty-one different events.
"For the first time I am participating in a competition with my both daughters simultaneously, so to secure a championship is especially meaningful," said world number 14 the champion.
"This victory is in honour of my younger daughter my daughter, because the initial championship I achieved when my older daughter my daughter was delivered was for her."
The athlete, the 2021 US Open champion, had lost his previous six championship matches, comprising in the German tournament previously this season.
Medvedev's retrieving play style and regular outbursts on the playing surface had led some to question if his skill to perform at the elite level was finished.
But the player has implemented adjustments in recent weeks, making an effort to come to the net and perform positively, reinforced by an enhanced service.
Medvedev fought back from a disadvantage in the first set against the difficult Frenchman, winning 4 of the final five points to gain the advantage.
The pair traded service breaks in the middle set before Moutet, bidding for his initial professional title, gained dominance to create a third set.
The opponent defended 4 early-game chances in a close deciding set before the champion broke to that score to serve for the match.
Suitably, Medvedev secured the title with a shot at the front of the court, with his opponent unable to control a volley after a lengthy match.
