Nineteen of Medvedev's twenty-one titles have been earned on hardcourt
A revitalized Daniil Medvedev won his first title for over two years with victory over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The athlete, a ex- number one, has had a challenging period, managing just one win at the big events and suffering a setback at the American major.
Medvedev's inconsistency on the professional circuit - and difficulties with his serve in specific - led to him dropping out of the elite rankings and ultimately splitting with long-term mentor his previous coach.
Currently training with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, Medvedev has steadily advanced in the last few weeks - culminating in a tightly fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over opponent Corentin Moutet.
This marks Medvedev's first championship following the Rome competition and maiden on a hardcourt from March of 2023.
The win also indicates he has won 21 championships at 21 various tournaments.
"This marks the first occasion I have attended a tournament with my both daughters together, so to secure a trophy is particularly special," stated ranked player the champion.
"This victory is in honour of my child Victoria, because the initial championship I achieved when my older daughter Alisa was delivered was for her."
The tennis star, the 2021 US Open champion, had been defeated in his previous six finals, featuring in that event previously this season.
Medvedev's counter-punching strategy and frequent outbursts on the tennis court had prompted commentators to question if his capacity to perform at the highest level was concluded.
But the athlete has altered his approach in the past month, making an effort to come to the net and compete positively, backed up by an improved serve.
The champion recovered from a deficit in the initial set against the difficult Frenchman, winning four of the last five points to take the lead.
The pair exchanged break points in the middle set before the Frenchman, bidding for his initial professional title, gained dominance to force a third set.
He defended 4 initial chances in a close final set before the Russian secured a break to that score to close out the victory.
Fittingly, he earned the win with a rally at the net, with Moutet incapable to control a volley after over two and a half hours.
