Nineteen of Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been achieved on hard courts
A comeback Daniil Medvedev claimed his first trophy for nearly 30 months with victory over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The Russian, a ex- number one, has had a difficult season, winning just one match at the big events and experiencing a meltdown at the American major.
Medvedev's varied form on the professional circuit - and issues with his service game in particular - led to him falling of the top ten and ultimately splitting with long-time mentor his previous coach.
Presently working with Johansson and his other coach, the tennis star has gradually advanced in the last few weeks - culminating in a hard-fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 win over opponent Moutet.
This represents his maiden title following the Italian tournament and first on a hard surface since spring of the previous year.
The win also indicates he has achieved 21 titles at twenty-one various events.
"It's the first time I have attended a event with my two daughters together, so to win a championship is especially meaningful," stated world number 14 Daniil Medvedev.
"This title is in honour of my second daughter her name, because the first title I achieved when my child my daughter was born was for her."
Medvedev, the past champion, had been defeated in his previous six title deciders, featuring in that event previously this season.
The player's retrieving strategy and frequent emotional displays on the tennis court had prompted some to doubt if his capacity to compete at the top level was over.
But the player has altered his approach in the last few weeks, attempting to advance forward and play assertively, reinforced by an better serve.
The champion fought back from a deficit in the opening set against the challenging opponent, taking 4 of the final five points to go ahead.
Both players swapped break points in the middle set before the challenger, attempting for his maiden professional championship, gained dominance to push for a third set.
Moutet rescued 4 initial opportunities in a close deciding set before the champion broke to that score to serve for the match.
Fittingly, the winner earned the win with a point at the net, with the Frenchman unable to handle a volley after two hours and 38 minutes.
