19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 championships have been achieved on hard courts
A revitalized Daniil Medvedev won his first title for over two years with success over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The Russian, a former top-ranked player, has endured a challenging year, winning just one win at the big events and experiencing a difficult moment at the New York tournament.
His unpredictability on the tennis tour - and struggles with his serve in especial - resulted in him falling of the elite rankings and finally separating with former coach his previous coach.
Presently collaborating with Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has steadily progressed in the past month - peaking in a tightly fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 triumph over challenger Moutet.
This marks his maiden title following the Rome competition and initial on a hardcourt from spring of that year.
Victory also means the Russian has secured 21 championships at 21 distinct tournaments.
"This marks the first occasion I am participating in a event with my two daughters at once, so to win a trophy is especially meaningful," stated world number 14 Daniil Medvedev.
"This title is in honour of my younger daughter my daughter, because the maiden victory I achieved when my first daughter Alisa was born was for her."
The tennis star, the past champion, had been defeated in his last six championship matches, featuring in the German tournament earlier this year.
His retrieving strategy and frequent reactions on court had caused commentators to question if his skill to play at the top level was finished.
But the athlete has implemented adjustments in the past month, striving to come to the net and compete positively, backed up by an better service.
Medvedev fought back from a break down in the opening set against the challenging Frenchman, securing 4 of the final five exchanges to go ahead.
Both players exchanged break points in the middle set before the challenger, attempting for his initial ATP Tour victory, took control to create a third set.
He defended 4 early break points in a competitive final set before the Russian won the break to 15 to serve for the match.
Fittingly, Medvedev clinched the title with a shot at the net area, with his opponent failing to control a volley after two hours and 38 minutes.
