Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's 21 championships have been achieved on hard courts
A revitalized Medvedev secured his initial trophy for 882 days with success over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
The Russian, a former top-ranked player, has had a difficult season, winning just a single victory at the major tournaments and undergoing a setback at the US Open.
The player's varied form on the professional circuit - and struggles with his serving in especial - resulted in him dropping out of the elite rankings and finally splitting with former trainer Gilles Cervara.
Now training with his coach and Rohan Goetzke, he has consistently improved in the last few weeks - climaxing in a hard-fought competitive victory over challenger Moutet.
It is Medvedev's first championship since the 2023 Rome Masters and initial on a hardcourt since spring of 2023.
Victory also signifies he has won 21 titles at twenty-one various competitions.
"For the first time I am participating in a tournament with my children together, so to get a title is really nice," stated ranked player the champion.
"This title is in honour of my child my daughter, because the first title I got when my first daughter Alisa was delivered was for her."
The tennis star, the 2021 US Open champion, had failed in his last six finals, comprising in Halle previously this season.
His retrieving play style and frequent outbursts on court had led commentators to wonder if his ability to play at the highest level was concluded.
But the player has implemented adjustments in the last few weeks, attempting to advance forward and compete assertively, reinforced by an better service.
The champion recovered from a break down in the initial set against the difficult Moutet, winning four of the last five points to go ahead.
The competitors swapped breaks in the middle set before the Frenchman, bidding for his initial professional championship, seized the initiative to create a third set.
The opponent saved four early chances in a tight third set before the Russian broke to 15 to close out the victory.
Suitably, Medvedev earned victory with a point at the net area, with Moutet unable to manage a shot after a lengthy match.
