Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one titles have been achieved on hard courts
A resurgent Medvedev claimed his first title for nearly 30 months with victory over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
Medvedev, a former top-ranked player, has endured a difficult period, achieving just one win at the big events and experiencing a difficult moment at the US Open.
His inconsistency on the professional circuit - and difficulties with his service game in especial - caused him falling of the elite rankings and ultimately separating with long-term coach his previous coach.
Presently working with Thomas Johansson and Goetzke, the tennis star has steadily advanced in the last few weeks - culminating in a closely contested three-set victory over Frenchman Moutet.
This represents his maiden trophy following the Italian tournament and initial on a hard court since March of that year.
Victory also signifies he has won twenty-one victories at twenty-one distinct tournaments.
"For the first time I have attended a tournament with my both daughters at once, so to win a championship is particularly special," commented ranked player the champion.
"This victory is in dedication of my younger daughter her name, because the initial championship I won when my older daughter my daughter was born was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had lost his previous six finals, comprising in the German tournament earlier this year.
His defensive strategy and recurring emotional displays on court had prompted some to wonder if his ability to play at the top level was over.
However the 29-year-old has altered his approach in the past month, attempting to advance forward and play aggressively, backed up by an better serve.
The champion recovered from a deficit in the first set against the difficult Moutet, securing 4 of the final five exchanges to go ahead.
The competitors exchanged break points in the middle set before the challenger, striving for his maiden tour title, seized the initiative to push for a final set.
He saved 4 early-game break points in a competitive final set before the champion won the break to 15 to serve for the match.
Fittingly, Medvedev earned victory with a shot at the net, with his opponent unable to manage a volley after over two and a half hours.
