19 of the Russian's twenty-one titles have been won on hard surfaces
A comeback Daniil Medvedev won his initial title for over two years with success over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open championship match.
Medvedev, a ex- number one, has experienced a difficult period, managing just a single victory at the Grand Slams and suffering a difficult moment at the New York tournament.
His varied form on the professional circuit - and struggles with his serving in particular - led to him dropping out of the elite rankings and ultimately parting ways with former coach Gilles Cervara.
Presently training with Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, Medvedev has gradually improved in the past month - culminating in a closely contested three-set victory over opponent Corentin Moutet.
It is his initial championship following the Rome competition and first on a hard court from March of 2023.
The win also signifies the Russian has achieved twenty-one titles at twenty-one distinct tournaments.
"It's the first time I have attended a tournament with my two daughters at once, so to win a championship is especially meaningful," commented world number 14 Medvedev.
"This championship is in tribute of my second daughter her name, because the initial championship I achieved when my first daughter my daughter was delivered was for her."
The tennis star, the former major winner, had lost his previous six championship matches, comprising in Halle previously this season.
The player's defensive strategy and recurring reactions on court had prompted some to wonder if his capacity to compete at the top level was over.
Yet the player has implemented adjustments in recent weeks, making an effort to come to the net and perform assertively, supported by an improved serving game.
He recovered from a disadvantage in the initial set against the challenging opponent, securing four of the concluding five games to gain the advantage.
The competitors swapped break points in the following set before the challenger, bidding for his first tour victory, gained dominance to create a third set.
The opponent rescued 4 early-game opportunities in a tight deciding set before Medvedev won the break to that score to serve for the match.
Appropriately, he clinched the win with a point at the front of the court, with his opponent unable to handle a volley after a lengthy match.
