Nineteen of Medvedev's 21 victories have been won on hardcourt
A resurgent Daniil Medvedev claimed his first title for 882 days with a win over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
The Russian, a ex- top-ranked player, has endured a torrid period, winning just one match at the big events and experiencing a difficult moment at the US Open.
Medvedev's unpredictability on the tennis tour - and issues with his serving in specific - resulted in him exiting of the elite rankings and ultimately splitting with long-term coach Gilles Cervara.
Currently training with Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has steadily progressed in the last few weeks - culminating in a hard-fought competitive victory over challenger Moutet.
It is his maiden championship since the Rome competition and maiden on a hardcourt since March of the previous year.
Victory also signifies he has achieved 21 titles at 21 different events.
"For the first time I'm at a event with my both daughters simultaneously, so to win a title is particularly special," commented tennis professional the champion.
"This title is in tribute of my younger daughter my daughter, because the maiden victory I won when my older daughter my daughter was born was for her."
Medvedev, the past champion, had lost his past six championship matches, featuring in the German tournament previously this season.
Medvedev's counter-punching play style and frequent emotional displays on the tennis court had led some to doubt if his skill to play at the elite level was finished.
But the athlete has implemented adjustments in recent weeks, striving to advance forward and compete aggressively, reinforced by an better service.
Medvedev fought back from a deficit in the initial set against the challenging opponent, winning four of the final five points to gain the advantage.
The pair traded service breaks in the middle set before Moutet, bidding for his first tour victory, gained dominance to push for a final set.
The opponent defended four initial chances in a tight final set before Medvedev won the break to fifteen to close out the victory.
Appropriately, the winner secured the title with a rally at the net, with his opponent unable to control a shot after a lengthy match.
