19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 victories have been won on hardcourt
A revitalized Daniil Medvedev secured his initial trophy for over two years with success over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
The athlete, a ex- number one, has endured a challenging year, achieving just one match at the major tournaments and suffering a difficult moment at the US Open.
Medvedev's inconsistency on the tennis tour - and difficulties with his serve in particular - led to him falling of the world's top 10 and ultimately splitting with former coach Cervara.
Now working with Thomas Johansson and his other coach, he has gradually progressed in the last few weeks - climaxing in a hard-fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 win over Frenchman Moutet.
This marks the player's first title following the 2023 Rome Masters and maiden on a hardcourt from spring of that year.
Success also signifies Medvedev has won twenty-one titles at 21 distinct events.
"For the first time I'm at a event with my two daughters at once, so to secure a title is particularly special," commented tennis professional Medvedev.
"This championship is in tribute of my younger daughter my daughter, because the maiden victory I got when my first daughter my daughter was born was for her."
Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion, had lost his past six finals, comprising in Halle previously this season.
Medvedev's retrieving approach and frequent emotional displays on the tennis court had prompted observers to doubt if his ability to play at the highest level was concluded.
However the athlete has made changes in the past month, attempting to approach the net and compete aggressively, reinforced by an enhanced service.
The champion came back from a disadvantage in the first set against the difficult Frenchman, winning four of the final five points to gain the advantage.
Both players swapped break points in the following set before Moutet, attempting for his initial tour championship, gained dominance to force a final set.
He defended 4 initial chances in a close deciding set before the Russian won the break to 15 to close out the victory.
Suitably, he clinched the title with a rally at the net area, with Moutet incapable to handle a shot after a lengthy match.
