19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 titles have been won on hard surfaces
A revitalized Daniil Medvedev claimed his first title for nearly 30 months with victory over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open championship match.
The athlete, a former world number one, has endured a challenging season, winning just one win at the Grand Slams and suffering a setback at the US Open.
Medvedev's inconsistency on the professional circuit - and difficulties with his serve in especial - resulted in him dropping out of the elite rankings and ultimately parting ways with long-time coach his previous coach.
Presently working with Johansson and his other coach, the tennis star has consistently improved in the recent weeks - climaxing in a closely contested competitive win over opponent Corentin Moutet.
This represents the player's initial trophy following the Rome competition and maiden on a hard court from that period of the previous year.
The win also signifies he has secured 21 championships at twenty-one various events.
"This marks the first occasion I have attended a competition with my children 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 initial championship I achieved when my first daughter Alisa was delivered was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had lost his last six title deciders, comprising in the German tournament previously this season.
The player's retrieving play style and frequent outbursts on the playing surface had caused some to wonder if his skill to play at the elite level was finished.
However the player has altered his approach in recent weeks, striving to approach the net and play assertively, backed up by an improved serving game.
Medvedev fought back from a deficit in the opening set against the challenging opponent, winning 4 of the last five games to go ahead.
The pair exchanged service breaks in the following set before the Frenchman, attempting for his initial professional title, gained dominance to create a final set.
Moutet saved 4 early break points in a close deciding set before the Russian secured a break to 15 to secure the win.
Suitably, the winner earned victory with a point at the net, with the Frenchman incapable to control a shot after two hours and 38 minutes.
