Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's 21 championships have been earned on hard surfaces
A resurgent Medvedev won his initial trophy for 882 days with victory over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open championship match.
The athlete, a former world number one, has experienced a torrid period, managing just one match at the big events and undergoing a difficult moment at the New York tournament.
Medvedev's varied form on the ATP Tour - and struggles with his serving in specific - resulted in him falling of the elite rankings and finally separating with former mentor Cervara.
Presently working with Johansson and his other coach, the tennis star has consistently progressed in the recent weeks - climaxing in a tightly fought competitive win over Frenchman Moutet.
This marks the player's maiden championship after the Rome competition and first on a hard court from spring of 2023.
Victory also signifies he has achieved twenty-one titles at twenty-one different competitions.
"This marks the first occasion I'm at a tournament with my two daughters together, so to win a trophy is especially meaningful," stated tennis professional Medvedev.
"This championship is in honour of my child my daughter, because the initial championship I won when my child her name was born was for her."
Medvedev, the past champion, had been defeated in his previous six championship matches, comprising in that event in the past months.
The player's defensive strategy and frequent emotional displays on the tennis court had led some to wonder if his skill to play at the elite level was finished.
Yet the athlete has altered his approach in recent weeks, attempting to come to the net and perform aggressively, reinforced by an better service.
He came back from a deficit in the opening set against the tricky Frenchman, securing 4 of the last five exchanges to take the lead.
The pair traded break points in the following set before the Frenchman, striving for his maiden ATP Tour championship, gained dominance to push for a decider.
He defended four initial break points in a close third set before the champion won the break to 15 to secure the win.
Fittingly, the winner secured victory with a shot at the front of the court, with the Frenchman incapable to manage a return after two hours and 38 minutes.
