19 of the Russian's 21 victories have been earned on hard surfaces
A revitalized Daniil Medvedev secured his first title for nearly 30 months with success over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The Russian, a ex- number one, has endured a difficult year, managing just one match at the major tournaments and undergoing a meltdown at the US Open.
The player's varied form on the professional circuit - and difficulties with his serving in particular - resulted in him falling of the world's top 10 and ultimately separating with long-term coach Cervara.
Now training with Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, he has steadily advanced in the past month - climaxing in a closely contested 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over Frenchman Moutet.
This marks Medvedev's maiden championship since the 2023 Rome Masters and first on a hardcourt after that period of the previous year.
Success also indicates the Russian has won twenty-one victories at 21 different events.
"This marks the first occasion I have attended a event with my children simultaneously, so to get a championship is especially meaningful," commented tennis professional the champion.
"This title is in tribute of my second daughter my daughter, because the initial championship I achieved when my first daughter her name was born was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had been defeated in his previous six finals, including in that event previously this season.
Medvedev's retrieving strategy and recurring emotional displays on court had led observers to question if his skill to compete at the top level was finished.
However the player has altered his approach in the past month, striving to approach the net and play aggressively, backed up by an improved serving game.
He fought back from a deficit in the initial set against the challenging Moutet, securing 4 of the last five points to take the lead.
The pair traded service breaks in the second set before Moutet, bidding for his maiden tour championship, took control to force a third set.
The opponent saved 4 early-game chances in a tight deciding set before the champion broke to that score to secure the win.
Fittingly, the winner clinched victory with a point at the front of the court, with the Frenchman incapable to handle a return after a lengthy match.
