19 of Medvedev's 21 victories have been achieved on hard surfaces
A comeback Daniil Medvedev claimed his first championship for over two years with success over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The athlete, a former number one, has had a difficult season, managing just one match at the Grand Slams and suffering a meltdown at the New York tournament.
Medvedev's varied form on the ATP Tour - and struggles with his service game in particular - led to him exiting of the top ten and ultimately splitting with former trainer Cervara.
Presently training with Johansson and his other coach, the tennis star has steadily improved in the last few weeks - climaxing in a tightly fought competitive win over opponent Moutet.
This represents Medvedev's first championship following the Italian tournament and first on a hard court after spring of 2023.
Success also means he has secured 21 titles at 21 various events.
"For the first time I'm at a tournament with my children at once, so to win a title is particularly special," stated world number 14 Medvedev.
"This title is in tribute of my second daughter my daughter, because the maiden victory I got when my older daughter my daughter was born was for her."
The tennis star, the former major winner, had been defeated in his previous six title deciders, comprising in the German tournament earlier this year.
His retrieving strategy and regular emotional displays on the playing surface had caused commentators to wonder if his skill to play at the elite level was finished.
Yet the athlete has implemented adjustments in the last few weeks, striving to come to the net and play positively, reinforced by an better serving game.
He fought back from a disadvantage in the opening set against the difficult Frenchman, taking 4 of the concluding five points to gain the advantage.
The competitors exchanged service breaks in the second set before the challenger, attempting for his initial ATP Tour championship, seized the initiative to force a third set.
The opponent saved 4 early break points in a close deciding set before Medvedev won the break to that score to serve for the match.
Suitably, he clinched victory with a shot at the net, with Moutet failing to manage a shot after over two and a half hours.
