19 of Medvedev's twenty-one championships have been achieved on hard surfaces
A resurgent the Russian player claimed his first championship for over two years with a win over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The athlete, a ex- top-ranked player, has experienced a torrid season, achieving just one match at the Grand Slams and undergoing a setback at the New York tournament.
Medvedev's unpredictability on the ATP Tour - and difficulties with his service game in specific - caused him exiting of the top ten and ultimately splitting with former trainer his previous coach.
Presently working with his coach and Rohan Goetzke, he has steadily improved in the past month - culminating in a closely contested three-set win over challenger Moutet.
This marks the player's first title following the Italian tournament and initial on a hard court since March of that year.
The win also indicates he has achieved twenty-one championships at twenty-one distinct events.
"This marks the first occasion I have attended a event with my both daughters at once, so to secure a trophy is especially meaningful," commented tennis professional Medvedev.
"This victory is in honour of my child her name, because the maiden victory I got when my older daughter Alisa was born was for her."
The athlete, the past champion, had been defeated in his past six championship matches, featuring in that event previously this season.
His counter-punching play style and regular reactions on the tennis court had caused some to question if his ability to compete at the elite level was finished.
But the 29-year-old has implemented adjustments in recent weeks, attempting to come to the net and compete aggressively, backed up by an better service.
Medvedev fought back from a disadvantage in the opening set against the challenging opponent, winning 4 of the concluding five games to take the lead.
The pair traded break points in the second set before Moutet, bidding for his maiden professional title, gained dominance to push for a decider.
He rescued 4 early chances in a tight deciding set before the Russian won the break to that score to serve for the match.
Suitably, Medvedev earned the win with a point at the net area, with Moutet incapable to manage a return after two hours and 38 minutes.
