19 of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one titles have been earned on hard courts
A resurgent the Russian player secured his initial trophy for nearly 30 months with success over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
The Russian, a former world number one, has endured a difficult season, winning just one win at the big events and experiencing a meltdown at the US Open.
Medvedev's unpredictability on the ATP Tour - and issues with his serving in specific - led to him falling of the elite rankings and eventually parting ways with former coach Gilles Cervara.
Presently working with Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has steadily progressed in the past month - climaxing in a closely contested three-set victory over opponent Moutet.
This represents Medvedev's maiden championship since the Italian tournament and first on a hardcourt from March of the previous year.
Success also indicates the Russian has achieved 21 victories at twenty-one various events.
"It's the first time I am participating in a event with my two daughters simultaneously, so to win a championship is especially meaningful," commented world number 14 the champion.
"This title is in dedication of my younger daughter Victoria, because the initial championship I got when my older daughter my daughter was born was for her."
Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion, had failed in his last six championship matches, comprising in the German tournament previously this season.
Medvedev's defensive play style and recurring reactions on the playing surface had prompted observers to doubt if his skill to compete at the highest level was finished.
But the player has altered his approach in the past month, striving to advance forward and compete positively, backed up by an improved service.
Medvedev recovered from a disadvantage in the first set against the challenging Moutet, securing 4 of the final five exchanges to take the lead.
The pair traded breaks in the second set before Moutet, attempting for his maiden professional victory, seized the initiative to force a final set.
The opponent rescued four early break points in a close final set before the champion broke to that score to close out the victory.
Suitably, he earned the title with a point at the front of the court, with the Frenchman failing to manage a return after a lengthy match.
