19 of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been won on hardcourt
A resurgent the Russian player secured his maiden title for nearly 30 months with a win over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The Russian, a former top-ranked player, has had a torrid period, winning just one win at the major tournaments and experiencing a setback at the US Open.
His unpredictability on the professional circuit - and difficulties with his serve in especial - caused him dropping out of the top ten and finally parting ways with long-time trainer Cervara.
Now collaborating with his coach and Goetzke, he has steadily improved in the last few weeks - peaking in a closely contested 7-5 4-6 6-3 win over challenger Corentin Moutet.
This represents the player's initial championship after the Italian tournament and initial on a hard court since that period of that year.
Success also means the Russian has achieved twenty-one titles at 21 different tournaments.
"This marks the first occasion I have attended a event with my children at once, so to get a title is really nice," commented tennis professional the champion.
"This title is in tribute of my second daughter my daughter, because the maiden victory I won when my child Alisa was born was for her."
The athlete, the past champion, had failed in his last six championship matches, featuring in Halle previously this season.
His retrieving play style and regular outbursts on the tennis court had led observers to wonder if his ability to play at the top level was concluded.
Yet the 29-year-old has altered his approach in the last few weeks, striving to approach the net and play aggressively, supported by an improved serve.
Medvedev came back from a disadvantage in the first set against the difficult Frenchman, taking 4 of the concluding five points to take the lead.
Both players exchanged breaks in the middle set before the Frenchman, striving for his maiden professional championship, gained dominance to create a decider.
Moutet defended four early chances in a close third set before the Russian won the break to 15 to serve for the match.
Suitably, he secured the win with a rally at the net, with the Frenchman incapable to manage a return after two hours and 38 minutes.
