Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's 21 victories have been earned on hard courts
A comeback the Russian player secured his first title for nearly 30 months with a win over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The Russian, a former top-ranked player, has experienced a difficult season, managing just a single victory at the major tournaments and experiencing a setback at the US Open.
Medvedev's varied form on the ATP Tour - and issues with his serving in especial - caused him exiting of the world's top 10 and ultimately separating with long-term coach his previous coach.
Currently working with his coach and Goetzke, he has consistently improved in the recent weeks - culminating in a closely contested three-set win over opponent Moutet.
This marks the player's first trophy after the 2023 Rome Masters and maiden on a hard surface from March of the previous year.
Victory also indicates he has achieved twenty-one victories at twenty-one distinct events.
"For the first time I have attended a competition with my both daughters simultaneously, so to win a trophy is really nice," commented tennis professional the champion.
"This victory is in honour of my younger daughter my daughter, because the initial championship I achieved when my child my daughter was delivered was for her."
Medvedev, the past champion, had lost his last six finals, comprising in Halle previously this season.
The player's counter-punching approach and regular outbursts on the playing surface had caused some to wonder if his capacity to compete at the top level was finished.
However the 29-year-old has implemented adjustments in the past month, striving to come to the net and perform assertively, supported by an improved serving game.
The champion came back from a deficit in the opening set against the challenging Frenchman, winning four of the last five points to gain the advantage.
The pair exchanged break points in the second set before the challenger, attempting for his maiden ATP Tour victory, gained dominance to create a decider.
Moutet rescued 4 early chances in a tight final set before Medvedev secured a break to 15 to serve for the match.
Suitably, Medvedev secured the title with a rally at the net, with Moutet failing to manage a shot after a lengthy match.
