Nineteen of Medvedev's twenty-one championships have been achieved on hard surfaces
A revitalized Daniil Medvedev claimed his initial championship for over two years with success over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open championship match.
The Russian, a former top-ranked player, has experienced a challenging year, winning just one match at the major tournaments and suffering a setback at the US Open.
Medvedev's inconsistency on the professional circuit - and struggles with his service game in especial - caused him exiting of the top ten and eventually separating with long-term mentor Cervara.
Now collaborating with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, he has steadily improved in the recent weeks - culminating in a hard-fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 triumph over opponent Corentin Moutet.
This marks his maiden trophy after the 2023 Rome Masters and initial on a hardcourt after that period of the previous year.
Victory also signifies he has achieved twenty-one titles at twenty-one different competitions.
"This marks the first occasion I am participating in a event with my two daughters together, so to win a trophy is especially meaningful," stated ranked player the champion.
"This championship is in honour of my younger daughter her name, because the initial championship I won when my first daughter her name was delivered was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had failed in his last six finals, comprising in that event earlier this year.
His counter-punching approach and regular outbursts on court had prompted some to doubt if his skill to compete at the top level was over.
However the 29-year-old has implemented adjustments in the past month, striving to approach the net and play positively, reinforced by an better service.
Medvedev recovered from a break down in the opening set against the difficult Frenchman, securing four of the final five exchanges to gain the advantage.
Both players swapped break points in the following set before Moutet, bidding for his first ATP Tour victory, seized the initiative to force a decider.
Moutet defended 4 initial chances in a tight third set before Medvedev broke to that score to secure the win.
Suitably, the winner clinched the win with a shot at the front of the court, with the Frenchman incapable to manage a shot after two hours and 38 minutes.
