Nineteen of Medvedev's twenty-one titles have been achieved on hardcourt
A resurgent Daniil Medvedev claimed his maiden championship for nearly 30 months with a win over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
The Russian, a former top-ranked player, has experienced a challenging period, winning just one win at the big events and undergoing a difficult moment at the New York tournament.
The player's varied form on the tennis tour - and struggles with his serving in specific - resulted in him dropping out of the world's top 10 and finally separating with former coach Gilles Cervara.
Currently collaborating with Thomas Johansson and his other coach, he has consistently improved in the recent weeks - peaking in a hard-fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 win over challenger Moutet.
This marks the player's maiden championship since the 2023 Rome Masters and first on a hard court after spring of that year.
Success also indicates he has secured 21 victories at 21 various events.
"It's the first time I am participating in a tournament with my children together, so to get a title is particularly special," commented world number 14 Medvedev.
"This title is in dedication of my second daughter Victoria, because the initial championship I achieved when my child Alisa was born was for her."
Medvedev, the former major winner, had failed in his last six title deciders, featuring in the German tournament earlier this year.
His retrieving strategy and frequent reactions on the playing surface had caused observers to wonder if his ability to compete at the highest level was over.
However the 29-year-old has altered his approach in the last few weeks, attempting to advance forward and play aggressively, reinforced by an enhanced serve.
The champion fought back from a disadvantage in the first set against the tricky opponent, taking four of the concluding five exchanges to gain the advantage.
Both players swapped breaks in the second set before Moutet, striving for his first professional championship, gained dominance to create a decider.
Moutet saved 4 early break points in a tight third set before the champion won the break to fifteen to serve for the match.
Appropriately, the winner earned victory with a rally at the net area, with his opponent unable to manage a shot after two hours and 38 minutes.
