19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 titles have been won on hardcourt
A comeback Medvedev secured his initial trophy for 882 days with success over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
The Russian, a ex- world number one, has endured a difficult year, winning just one match at the big events and undergoing a difficult moment at the American major.
Medvedev's inconsistency on the tennis tour - and difficulties with his serving in especial - led to him exiting of the elite rankings and ultimately parting ways with former coach Cervara.
Currently working with Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, he has steadily progressed in the past month - culminating in a tightly fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 win over challenger Moutet.
It is Medvedev's maiden title following the Italian tournament and first on a hard surface from spring of 2023.
Victory also signifies Medvedev has won 21 victories at 21 various events.
"It's the first time I'm at a tournament with my two daughters together, so to secure a title is really nice," commented world number 14 Medvedev.
"This championship is in dedication of my second daughter her name, because the initial championship I achieved when my older daughter my daughter was born was for her."
Medvedev, the past champion, had failed in his last six championship matches, including in Halle in the past months.
The player's retrieving play style and regular emotional displays on court had caused some to question if his skill to compete at the top level was finished.
But the player has implemented adjustments in the past month, making an effort to approach the net and compete aggressively, supported by an enhanced serving game.
The champion fought back from a deficit in the opening set against the tricky opponent, securing four of the last five games to go ahead.
The competitors exchanged service breaks in the second set before the challenger, attempting for his maiden ATP Tour championship, took control to push for a third set.
He rescued four initial opportunities in a close final set before the Russian won the break to fifteen to serve for the match.
Suitably, the winner secured the title with a shot at the net, with his opponent unable to control a shot after a lengthy match.
