19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 titles have been achieved on hard surfaces
A revitalized the Russian player won his initial trophy for 882 days with victory over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The athlete, a ex- top-ranked player, has had a torrid season, winning just a single victory at the major tournaments and experiencing a difficult moment at the New York tournament.
His inconsistency on the tennis tour - and difficulties with his service game in specific - resulted in him falling of the elite rankings and ultimately parting ways with long-time trainer Cervara.
Currently training with Johansson and Goetzke, the tennis star has gradually advanced in the last few weeks - peaking in a hard-fought competitive triumph over Frenchman Corentin Moutet.
This represents Medvedev's initial championship after the 2023 Rome Masters and first on a hard surface after spring of 2023.
Victory also means he has achieved twenty-one victories at 21 distinct competitions.
"It's the first time I have attended a event with my two daughters at once, so to win a championship is especially meaningful," stated ranked player Medvedev.
"This title is in dedication of my younger daughter my daughter, because the first title I got when my child Alisa was born was for her."
Medvedev, the past champion, had been defeated in his past six finals, including in Halle earlier this year.
Medvedev's defensive strategy and frequent reactions on the tennis court had led some to wonder if his capacity to compete at the highest level was over.
Yet the 29-year-old has made changes in the last few weeks, making an effort to approach the net and play positively, supported by an better serving game.
Medvedev came back from a break down in the first set against the tricky opponent, securing four of the concluding five games to gain the advantage.
The pair traded breaks in the following set before Moutet, striving for his first professional victory, took control to create a third set.
He saved 4 early-game break points in a tight final set before the champion won the break to 15 to secure the win.
Suitably, the winner secured the win with a point at the front of the court, with Moutet incapable to control a return after a lengthy match.
