Nineteen of Medvedev's 21 victories have been earned on hardcourt
A resurgent Daniil Medvedev won his initial trophy for over two years with a win over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open championship match.
Medvedev, a ex- number one, has experienced a torrid period, achieving just one win at the Grand Slams and undergoing a difficult moment at the US Open.
His inconsistency on the professional circuit - and issues with his serve in particular - led to him dropping out of the top ten and ultimately parting ways with long-time mentor his previous coach.
Now training with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, he has gradually advanced in the past month - climaxing in a hard-fought three-set win over opponent Moutet.
It is Medvedev's maiden championship since the Rome competition and first on a hardcourt from March of 2023.
Success also signifies the Russian has achieved 21 championships at 21 different tournaments.
"This marks the first occasion I have attended a tournament with my children simultaneously, so to get a trophy is particularly special," commented world number 14 Medvedev.
"This title is in tribute of my second daughter her name, because the maiden victory I achieved when my older daughter Alisa was born was for her."
Medvedev, the former major winner, had been defeated in his previous six title deciders, featuring in the German tournament earlier this year.
His counter-punching approach and recurring reactions on court had prompted some to question if his skill to compete at the elite level was finished.
Yet the 29-year-old has implemented adjustments in recent weeks, striving to come to the net and compete positively, backed up by an improved service.
The champion fought back from a disadvantage in the first set against the tricky Frenchman, securing 4 of the final five games to go ahead.
The pair traded break points in the following set before Moutet, attempting for his maiden professional victory, gained dominance to push for a final set.
Moutet saved 4 early opportunities in a tight final set before the Russian secured a break to 15 to serve for the match.
Appropriately, the winner earned victory with a rally at the net, with the Frenchman unable to control a return after two hours and 38 minutes.
