Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one championships have been achieved on hard surfaces
A revitalized Daniil Medvedev secured his initial trophy for nearly 30 months with success over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open championship match.
The Russian, a former number one, has endured a challenging period, winning just a single victory at the Grand Slams and experiencing a difficult moment at the New York tournament.
Medvedev's unpredictability on the tennis tour - and struggles with his service game in specific - resulted in him falling of the elite rankings and ultimately splitting with long-time mentor Gilles Cervara.
Currently collaborating with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, Medvedev has consistently advanced in the recent weeks - peaking in a closely contested three-set triumph over Frenchman Corentin Moutet.
This marks the player's maiden championship after the Rome competition and initial on a hard court after spring of 2023.
Success also signifies the Russian has won 21 victories at 21 various tournaments.
"This marks the first occasion I have attended a tournament with my two daughters at once, so to secure a title is really nice," said 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 delivered was for her."
Medvedev, the past champion, had been defeated in his past six title deciders, comprising in that event in the past months.
The player's counter-punching approach and regular emotional displays on the playing surface had prompted observers to doubt if his skill to compete at the top level was finished.
However the player has implemented adjustments in the last few weeks, making an effort to approach the net and compete positively, reinforced by an improved serve.
Medvedev recovered from a deficit in the initial set against the tricky Moutet, taking 4 of the last five points to go ahead.
The competitors swapped breaks in the middle set before the challenger, attempting for his initial professional title, gained dominance to push for a third set.
He defended 4 early opportunities in a competitive deciding set before Medvedev secured a break to 15 to secure the win.
Suitably, Medvedev earned victory with a point at the net area, with Moutet failing to handle a return after over two and a half hours.