Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been won on hardcourt
A resurgent the Russian player claimed his first title for 882 days with victory over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
The athlete, a former top-ranked player, has had a difficult period, achieving just a single victory at the Grand Slams and suffering a meltdown at the US Open.
The player's varied form on the tennis tour - and difficulties with his serving in especial - resulted in him dropping out of the elite rankings and eventually parting ways with long-term coach Gilles Cervara.
Now working with Johansson and his other coach, Medvedev has gradually improved in the recent weeks - climaxing in a hard-fought three-set triumph over challenger Moutet.
This represents his maiden title following the 2023 Rome Masters and initial on a hardcourt after that period of that year.
Success also means he has secured twenty-one titles at 21 various tournaments.
"It's the first time I'm at a competition with my two daughters together, so to win a trophy is really nice," said tennis professional Daniil Medvedev.
"This victory is in dedication of my younger daughter Victoria, because the first title I won when my child her name was born was for her."
The tennis star, the 2021 US Open champion, had been defeated in his past six title deciders, featuring in that event earlier this year.
His counter-punching strategy and recurring reactions on the playing surface had prompted observers to wonder if his skill to play at the top level was concluded.
However the 29-year-old has implemented adjustments in the past month, making an effort to approach the net and compete assertively, supported by an better service.
Medvedev recovered from a disadvantage in the first set against the tricky opponent, winning 4 of the final five games to go ahead.
The competitors traded breaks in the following set before the Frenchman, bidding for his initial ATP Tour title, took control to push for a decider.
He rescued four early chances in a tight third set before the Russian won the break to 15 to serve for the match.
Suitably, Medvedev clinched the title with a rally at the net area, with the Frenchman failing to handle a return after two hours and 38 minutes.
