19 of Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been earned on hard courts
A resurgent Daniil Medvedev claimed his initial trophy for over two years with success over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The Russian, a ex- number one, has had a difficult year, managing just one match at the big events and suffering a difficult moment at the American major.
The player's varied form on the ATP Tour - and difficulties with his serving in especial - caused him dropping out of the top ten and ultimately separating with long-term trainer his previous coach.
Now working with Johansson and Goetzke, Medvedev has gradually progressed in the last few weeks - climaxing in a hard-fought three-set triumph over Frenchman Corentin Moutet.
It is the player's initial championship since the Rome competition and maiden on a hard court since spring of that year.
The win also indicates the Russian has won twenty-one titles at twenty-one different tournaments.
"This marks the first occasion I have attended a event with my both daughters simultaneously, so to win a championship is particularly special," stated tennis professional Daniil Medvedev.
"This championship is in honour of my younger daughter her name, because the first title I won when my older daughter my daughter was born was for her."
The athlete, the past champion, had failed in his last six finals, including in that event previously this season.
Medvedev's defensive play style and regular outbursts on court had led observers to wonder if his capacity to play at the elite level was concluded.
Yet the 29-year-old has made changes in recent weeks, making an effort to approach the net and perform assertively, reinforced by an enhanced service.
The champion came back from a break down in the opening set against the tricky Moutet, taking 4 of the concluding five points to go ahead.
The pair traded service breaks in the middle set before Moutet, attempting for his maiden ATP Tour victory, gained dominance to create a decider.
He rescued four early break points in a close third set before the Russian broke to 15 to secure the win.
Suitably, he secured the win with a shot at the front of the court, with the Frenchman unable to manage a return after over two and a half hours.
