19 of Medvedev's 21 championships have been won on hardcourt
A resurgent Daniil Medvedev secured his first championship for nearly 30 months with success over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open championship match.
The Russian, a former number one, has endured a torrid period, achieving just a single victory at the Grand Slams and experiencing a difficult moment at the New York tournament.
Medvedev's varied form on the tennis tour - and issues with his serving in especial - resulted in him dropping out of the world's top 10 and eventually parting ways with former coach his previous coach.
Presently collaborating with his coach and his other coach, the tennis star has steadily improved in the past month - culminating in a tightly fought three-set triumph over challenger Moutet.
This marks the player's maiden championship following the 2023 Rome Masters and maiden on a hard court since spring of 2023.
The win also indicates Medvedev has achieved 21 championships at twenty-one various tournaments.
"It's the first time I'm at a competition with my children simultaneously, so to secure a trophy is really nice," stated ranked player Daniil Medvedev.
"This title is in honour of my younger daughter Victoria, because the first title I got when my older daughter her name was born was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had lost his previous six title deciders, comprising in Halle in the past months.
His defensive approach and regular outbursts on the playing surface had led some to wonder if his ability to perform at the elite level was finished.
But the athlete has altered his approach in the last few weeks, attempting to come to the net and play positively, backed up by an improved serving game.
He recovered from a break down in the opening set against the tricky Moutet, securing four of the concluding five games to gain the advantage.
The pair traded service breaks in the following set before the challenger, attempting for his initial ATP Tour victory, took control to push for a decider.
The opponent saved 4 early break points in a close third set before the champion broke to that score to serve for the match.
Suitably, Medvedev earned the title with a point at the net area, with his opponent failing to control a shot after a lengthy match.
