19 of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one titles have been achieved on hardcourt
A resurgent the Russian player claimed his maiden championship for 882 days with victory over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The athlete, a former number one, has had a challenging season, achieving just one match at the big events and undergoing a setback at the American major.
His varied form on the professional circuit - and issues with his service game in particular - resulted in him falling of the world's top 10 and ultimately splitting with long-term mentor his previous coach.
Currently working with his coach and Rohan Goetzke, he has steadily advanced in the last few weeks - climaxing in a hard-fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over challenger Moutet.
This represents the player's maiden title since the Rome competition and initial on a hard court since that period of 2023.
Success also signifies the Russian has achieved 21 championships at 21 distinct competitions.
"For the first time I am participating in a tournament with my two daughters at once, so to get a championship is particularly special," commented ranked player the champion.
"This title is in tribute of my second daughter Victoria, because the initial championship I won when my child Alisa was born was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had been defeated in his last six championship matches, including in Halle earlier this year.
Medvedev's retrieving approach and regular outbursts on the playing surface had led observers to question if his capacity to perform at the elite level was over.
Yet the player has made changes in recent weeks, making an effort to come to the net and play aggressively, supported by an improved service.
The champion came back from a break down in the initial set against the difficult opponent, taking four of the concluding five points to take the lead.
Both players traded break points in the second set before the challenger, striving for his initial professional victory, took control to force a third set.
He rescued 4 initial opportunities in a competitive final set before the Russian won the break to fifteen to serve for the match.
Appropriately, Medvedev secured the win with a shot at the front of the court, with his opponent unable to manage a return after a lengthy match.
