19 of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been won on hard surfaces
A resurgent Medvedev secured his initial title for over two years with victory over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open championship match.
Medvedev, a former number one, has had a torrid season, winning just one match at the major tournaments and suffering a difficult moment at the American major.
Medvedev's inconsistency on the ATP Tour - and difficulties with his serve in especial - caused him falling of the elite rankings and eventually parting ways with long-time trainer Gilles Cervara.
Presently collaborating with his coach and his other coach, he has steadily progressed in the recent weeks - climaxing in a tightly fought competitive victory over Frenchman Corentin Moutet.
This marks Medvedev's maiden championship since the 2023 Rome Masters and first on a hard court since March of that year.
Victory also indicates the Russian has secured twenty-one victories at 21 various tournaments.
"This marks the first occasion I'm at a tournament with my both daughters simultaneously, so to secure a trophy is especially meaningful," commented tennis professional the champion.
"This championship is in tribute of my second daughter my daughter, because the first title I got when my child her name was delivered was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had lost his last six title deciders, including in the German tournament in the past months.
Medvedev's retrieving strategy and regular emotional displays on court had caused commentators to wonder if his ability to play at the elite level was over.
Yet the player has made changes in the last few weeks, making an effort to approach the net and perform positively, backed up by an better service.
He recovered from a disadvantage in the first set against the challenging opponent, securing 4 of the last five games to gain the advantage.
The pair exchanged breaks in the following set before Moutet, striving for his maiden professional victory, seized the initiative to push for a third set.
The opponent defended 4 early chances in a close final set before the Russian secured a break to 15 to secure the win.
Fittingly, Medvedev earned the win with a point at the net, with the Frenchman incapable to handle a volley after two hours and 38 minutes.
