19 of the Russian's 21 victories have been won on hardcourt
A revitalized Daniil Medvedev secured his initial trophy for nearly 30 months with a win over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
The athlete, a ex- world number one, has had a torrid season, managing just a single victory at the major tournaments and undergoing a setback at the US Open.
The player's unpredictability on the professional circuit - and difficulties with his serve in especial - caused him dropping out of the top ten and eventually separating with long-term mentor his previous coach.
Now working with Thomas Johansson and his other coach, he has gradually advanced in the past month - climaxing in a tightly fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 triumph over challenger Moutet.
It is the player's maiden championship since the 2023 Rome Masters and initial on a hard court from spring of that year.
Victory also means the Russian has achieved twenty-one championships at twenty-one various tournaments.
"For the first time I have attended a event with my both daughters simultaneously, so to secure a title is especially meaningful," stated tennis professional the champion.
"This championship is in tribute of my child Victoria, because the maiden victory I achieved when my older daughter my daughter was delivered was for her."
The tennis star, the past champion, had lost his past six championship matches, comprising in that event in the past months.
Medvedev's defensive play style and frequent reactions on the playing surface had led observers to doubt if his skill to compete at the elite level was concluded.
However the athlete has implemented adjustments in the last few weeks, attempting to come to the net and compete positively, backed up by an better serve.
He fought back from a deficit in the initial set against the difficult Moutet, taking 4 of the final five games to go ahead.
Both players swapped breaks in the second set before Moutet, attempting for his maiden tour victory, seized the initiative to force a decider.
The opponent saved 4 early break points in a tight deciding set before Medvedev won the break to fifteen to close out the victory.
Fittingly, the winner secured victory with a shot at the front of the court, with the Frenchman failing to control a volley after two hours and 38 minutes.
