19 of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been won on hardcourt
A resurgent Medvedev won his initial title for 882 days with victory over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
Medvedev, a ex- number one, has endured a difficult season, winning just a single victory at the major tournaments and experiencing a setback at the American major.
Medvedev's inconsistency on the ATP Tour - and difficulties with his service game in specific - led to him dropping out of the elite rankings and finally splitting with long-term mentor Gilles Cervara.
Currently working with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, he has gradually advanced in the last few weeks - climaxing in a hard-fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over challenger Corentin Moutet.
This represents Medvedev's first trophy after the 2023 Rome Masters and first on a hard court since March of the previous year.
Success also signifies the Russian has won 21 championships at twenty-one distinct events.
"This marks the first occasion I'm at a tournament with my children at once, so to win a championship is especially meaningful," commented world number 14 Medvedev.
"This victory is in tribute of my child Victoria, because the initial championship I won when my child her name was born was for her."
The tennis star, the 2021 US Open champion, had failed in his last six championship matches, comprising in that event in the past months.
The player's counter-punching play style and recurring emotional displays on the tennis court had prompted some to doubt if his skill to compete at the top level was over.
However the athlete has altered his approach in recent weeks, attempting to approach the net and play positively, supported by an improved serve.
He fought back from a deficit in the initial set against the tricky opponent, taking four of the last five points to gain the advantage.
The competitors swapped service breaks in the second set before the Frenchman, attempting for his maiden tour championship, took control to push for a decider.
The opponent defended 4 early chances in a close deciding set before Medvedev secured a break to that score to secure the win.
Fittingly, the winner secured victory with a point at the net area, with the Frenchman failing to control a return after over two and a half hours.
