19 of Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been earned on hard courts
A revitalized Daniil Medvedev secured his first title for over two years with a win over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The athlete, a former world number one, has had a torrid period, winning just one match at the big events and suffering a meltdown at the US Open.
Medvedev's varied form on the tennis tour - and difficulties with his service game in particular - led to him falling of the world's top 10 and ultimately splitting with long-time trainer Gilles Cervara.
Presently collaborating with Johansson and his other coach, the tennis star has gradually advanced in the last few weeks - peaking in a tightly fought three-set victory over Frenchman Moutet.
This represents Medvedev's initial title after the 2023 Rome Masters and maiden on a hardcourt from that period of 2023.
Victory also means he has achieved 21 championships at twenty-one different competitions.
"It's the first time I'm at a tournament with my children at once, so to secure a championship is especially meaningful," stated ranked player Medvedev.
"This victory is in honour of my child Victoria, because the first title I achieved when my older daughter Alisa was delivered was for her."
The athlete, the past champion, had lost his last six title deciders, including in Halle previously this season.
Medvedev's counter-punching approach and regular reactions on the tennis court had prompted some to doubt if his capacity to play at the top level was finished.
However the athlete has made changes in the last few weeks, striving to approach the net and perform positively, supported by an better serving game.
The champion came back from a deficit in the opening set against the difficult Moutet, winning four of the final five games to take the lead.
The pair traded breaks in the second set before the challenger, striving for his initial professional championship, took control to push for a final set.
He rescued 4 initial opportunities in a close third set before the Russian won the break to that score to serve for the match.
Appropriately, he earned victory with a point at the front of the court, with his opponent unable to manage a shot after over two and a half hours.
