19 of Medvedev's 21 championships have been won on hard surfaces
A comeback Medvedev secured his maiden trophy for nearly 30 months with a win over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
The Russian, a ex- number one, has had a challenging season, winning just one win at the big events and undergoing a meltdown at the New York tournament.
Medvedev's inconsistency on the professional circuit - and difficulties with his serve in particular - caused him falling of the world's top 10 and ultimately splitting with former coach his previous coach.
Presently collaborating with Johansson and Goetzke, he has gradually improved in the recent weeks - culminating in a hard-fought competitive win over challenger Moutet.
This marks the player's initial title following the Rome competition and maiden on a hard surface since March of 2023.
Victory also signifies Medvedev has achieved twenty-one victories at 21 different events.
"For the first time I have attended a competition with my both daughters simultaneously, so to win a title is particularly special," commented tennis professional Daniil Medvedev.
"This victory is in honour of my second daughter Victoria, because the initial championship I achieved when my child Alisa was born was for her."
The athlete, the past champion, had lost his last six championship matches, comprising in that event in the past months.
The player's retrieving play style and frequent emotional displays on the tennis court had prompted commentators to wonder if his skill to perform at the highest level was concluded.
However the player has implemented adjustments in the past month, making an effort to approach the net and compete assertively, supported by an improved serving game.
The champion recovered from a deficit in the initial set against the difficult Frenchman, winning 4 of the concluding five games to go ahead.
The pair traded break points in the second set before Moutet, striving for his first tour victory, gained dominance to force a final set.
The opponent saved 4 early-game chances in a tight final set before Medvedev won the break to fifteen to serve for the match.
Fittingly, the winner secured the title with a point at the net, with his opponent failing to handle a volley after two hours and 38 minutes.
