Nineteen of Medvedev's 21 titles have been won on hard courts
A revitalized the Russian player secured his first championship for nearly 30 months with a win over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open championship match.
The Russian, a ex- number one, has endured a torrid period, achieving just one match at the big events and undergoing a meltdown at the American major.
His inconsistency on the ATP Tour - and issues with his serve in particular - led to him dropping out of the world's top 10 and finally parting ways with former trainer Cervara.
Presently collaborating with his coach and Rohan Goetzke, he has steadily progressed in the past month - climaxing in a closely contested three-set victory over challenger Moutet.
This marks the player's initial trophy after the 2023 Rome Masters and initial on a hard surface from spring of 2023.
The win also indicates the Russian has achieved 21 championships at twenty-one various tournaments.
"It's the first time I have attended a event with my children at once, so to win a trophy is really nice," stated ranked player the champion.
"This championship is in honour of my child my daughter, because the first title I got when my child her name was born was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had been defeated in his previous six finals, comprising in the German tournament previously this season.
His defensive approach and recurring emotional displays on the tennis court had prompted some to wonder if his capacity to compete at the top level was concluded.
However the player has implemented adjustments in the last few weeks, attempting to approach the net and play assertively, supported by an enhanced serving game.
He came back from a deficit in the initial set against the tricky Frenchman, securing 4 of the last five games to take the lead.
The competitors swapped service breaks in the following set before the Frenchman, bidding for his first tour championship, seized the initiative to push for a final set.
The opponent rescued 4 initial chances in a close final set before the champion broke to that score to secure the win.
Suitably, Medvedev secured the title with a shot at the net, with Moutet unable to manage a volley after a lengthy match.
