19 of Medvedev's 21 victories have been won on hard surfaces
A revitalized Daniil Medvedev claimed his initial championship for over two years with a win over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The Russian, a former top-ranked player, has experienced a difficult period, winning just one match at the big events and suffering a difficult moment at the New York tournament.
The player's varied form on the professional circuit - and struggles with his serving in specific - led to him exiting of the top ten and eventually separating with long-time coach Gilles Cervara.
Currently training with Johansson and his other coach, Medvedev has steadily progressed in the last few weeks - peaking in a tightly fought competitive win over challenger Corentin Moutet.
It is his first championship after the Italian tournament and maiden on a hard surface since that period of that year.
Victory also signifies he has achieved 21 victories at twenty-one different tournaments.
"For the first time I'm at a competition with my both daughters simultaneously, so to secure a championship is particularly special," stated ranked player the champion.
"This victory is in honour of my younger daughter her name, because the first title I won when my older daughter Alisa was delivered was for her."
Medvedev, the former major winner, had lost his previous six finals, featuring in the German tournament earlier this year.
The player's counter-punching approach and regular reactions on the tennis court had led commentators to wonder if his capacity to play at the top level was concluded.
Yet the athlete has implemented adjustments in recent weeks, making an effort to come to the net and perform assertively, backed up by an enhanced serve.
Medvedev fought back from a break down in the opening set against the difficult Moutet, taking four of the last five points to go ahead.
The pair traded service breaks in the second set before the Frenchman, striving for his maiden ATP Tour victory, took control to create a third set.
Moutet saved four early break points in a tight final set before Medvedev won the break to 15 to secure the win.
Fittingly, Medvedev earned victory with a shot at the net area, with his opponent failing to manage a return after two hours and 38 minutes.
