19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 championships have been won on hard courts
A comeback the Russian player won his first title for 882 days with a win over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open championship match.
Medvedev, a ex- world number one, has had a challenging season, winning just a single victory at the big events and undergoing a setback at the US Open.
His inconsistency on the professional circuit - and issues with his serving in especial - caused him falling of the elite rankings and eventually separating with former mentor his previous coach.
Presently training with Thomas Johansson and his other coach, the tennis star has gradually progressed in the recent weeks - peaking in a hard-fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over opponent Moutet.
This marks his first trophy after the 2023 Rome Masters and first on a hardcourt after spring of the previous year.
Success also means Medvedev has won twenty-one titles at 21 various competitions.
"It's the first time I have attended a tournament with my children simultaneously, so to secure a title is really nice," commented ranked player the champion.
"This victory is in tribute of my child her name, because the first title I won when my child my daughter was born was for her."
The tennis star, the past champion, had been defeated in his last six title deciders, including in that event earlier this year.
His counter-punching play style and regular emotional displays on the tennis court had led some to wonder if his ability to perform at the highest level was concluded.
However the 29-year-old has altered his approach in the past month, striving to approach the net and compete positively, supported by an enhanced service.
The champion fought back from a disadvantage in the opening set against the challenging opponent, taking 4 of the final five games to take the lead.
Both players exchanged service breaks in the second set before the challenger, bidding for his first ATP Tour championship, gained dominance to create a final set.
Moutet defended four early-game break points in a tight third set before the champion won the break to fifteen to secure the win.
Fittingly, the winner earned the win with a rally at the net, with his opponent incapable to handle a return after two hours and 38 minutes.
