19 of Medvedev's 21 titles have been achieved on hardcourt
A resurgent Daniil Medvedev claimed his maiden championship for over two years with success over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
The Russian, a former world number one, has experienced a torrid year, achieving just one match at the major tournaments and suffering a meltdown at the New York tournament.
His varied form on the tennis tour - and issues with his serving in particular - caused him exiting of the world's top 10 and eventually splitting with former coach his previous coach.
Currently working with Johansson and Goetzke, he has consistently progressed in the recent weeks - culminating in a closely contested 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over Frenchman Corentin Moutet.
This represents the player's first championship after the Rome competition and maiden on a hardcourt from spring of the previous year.
The win also signifies the Russian has achieved twenty-one titles at 21 distinct tournaments.
"It's the first time I have attended a competition with my children simultaneously, so to win a trophy is particularly special," commented world number 14 Medvedev.
"This victory is in tribute of my child my daughter, because the maiden victory I got when my child Alisa was born was for her."
The tennis star, the former major winner, had lost his previous six title deciders, featuring in Halle earlier this year.
His retrieving strategy and frequent emotional displays on the playing surface had caused observers to doubt if his capacity to play at the top level was over.
But the player has implemented adjustments in the last few weeks, attempting to come to the net and compete positively, supported by an better serve.
Medvedev came back from a break down in the initial set against the difficult opponent, taking four of the concluding five games to take the lead.
The pair exchanged break points in the middle set before the challenger, striving for his initial professional title, took control to push for a decider.
The opponent saved 4 early-game opportunities in a close final set before the champion broke to 15 to close out the victory.
Appropriately, he clinched the title with a shot at the net, with Moutet incapable to control a return after a lengthy match.
