19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 titles have been won on hard courts
A revitalized Daniil Medvedev secured his maiden title for nearly 30 months with success over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
Medvedev, a ex- number one, has had a challenging period, winning just one win at the major tournaments and experiencing a difficult moment at the American major.
His inconsistency on the ATP Tour - and difficulties with his service game in specific - led to him dropping out of the world's top 10 and eventually splitting with former trainer Gilles Cervara.
Now collaborating with his coach and his other coach, Medvedev has steadily advanced in the last few weeks - climaxing in a closely contested competitive victory over opponent Moutet.
This represents Medvedev's first title after the Rome competition and initial on a hardcourt since spring of 2023.
The win also means he has secured 21 titles at twenty-one distinct events.
"It's the first time I am participating in a tournament with my two daughters together, so to get a trophy is especially meaningful," said tennis professional Daniil Medvedev.
"This title is in tribute of my younger daughter Victoria, because the initial championship I achieved when my child Alisa was delivered was for her."
The tennis star, the former major winner, had failed in his previous six finals, comprising in that event earlier this year.
Medvedev's retrieving play style and recurring emotional displays on court had led observers to wonder if his ability to compete at the highest level was concluded.
However the athlete has altered his approach in recent weeks, attempting to advance forward and perform positively, backed up by an better serve.
Medvedev recovered from a break down in the opening set against the difficult Frenchman, securing four of the final five games to take the lead.
The competitors exchanged break points in the following set before the challenger, striving for his initial ATP Tour title, seized the initiative to force a decider.
He defended four early-game chances in a tight deciding set before the champion won the break to that score to serve for the match.
Appropriately, Medvedev earned the title with a rally at the net area, with Moutet failing to handle a shot after over two and a half hours.
