19 of the Russian's twenty-one championships have been won on hard courts
A revitalized Daniil Medvedev claimed his initial championship for nearly 30 months with victory over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The athlete, a ex- number one, has had a challenging year, winning just a single victory at the major tournaments and suffering a meltdown at the US Open.
Medvedev's varied form on the professional circuit - and struggles with his serving in especial - caused him exiting of the world's top 10 and finally splitting with former mentor his previous coach.
Presently training with Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, Medvedev has steadily progressed in the last few weeks - climaxing in a tightly fought three-set victory over challenger Moutet.
It is his first trophy since the 2023 Rome Masters and first on a hardcourt since that period of 2023.
Success also signifies the Russian has won 21 victories at 21 different tournaments.
"It's the first time I'm at a competition with my two daughters at once, so to secure a championship is especially meaningful," stated tennis professional Daniil Medvedev.
"This victory is in dedication of my child my daughter, because the initial championship I achieved when my child my daughter was delivered was for her."
The tennis star, the former major winner, had failed in his previous six title deciders, featuring in that event previously this season.
His retrieving strategy and regular reactions on the tennis court had led observers to wonder if his capacity to play at the highest level was finished.
Yet the 29-year-old has implemented adjustments in the past month, attempting to come to the net and play aggressively, backed up by an better serve.
Medvedev recovered from a break down in the first set against the challenging Moutet, winning 4 of the last five games to go ahead.
Both players swapped service breaks in the following set before the Frenchman, bidding for his maiden professional victory, took control to force a third set.
The opponent defended 4 early break points in a tight deciding set before Medvedev secured a break to fifteen to serve for the match.
Appropriately, Medvedev earned the title with a rally at the net, with his opponent failing to control a volley after a lengthy match.
