Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one titles have been won on hard surfaces
A revitalized Medvedev won his initial trophy for 882 days with victory over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
Medvedev, a former top-ranked player, has endured a difficult period, achieving just a single victory at the Grand Slams and undergoing a difficult moment at the American major.
His varied form on the tennis tour - and difficulties with his service game in particular - caused him exiting of the top ten and ultimately parting ways with long-term trainer Cervara.
Currently working with his coach and his other coach, the tennis star has steadily advanced in the past month - peaking in a tightly fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 win over challenger Moutet.
It is his first championship since the Rome competition and maiden on a hardcourt after March of the previous year.
The win also means Medvedev has won 21 championships at 21 distinct events.
"For the first time I am participating in a tournament with my children at once, so to get a championship is particularly special," commented world number 14 the champion.
"This victory is in dedication of my child her name, because the maiden victory I achieved when my first daughter her name was delivered was for her."
Medvedev, the former major winner, had lost his last six championship matches, including in Halle earlier this year.
The player's defensive strategy and regular emotional displays on the tennis court had prompted observers to doubt if his skill to compete at the top level was concluded.
Yet the athlete has implemented adjustments in the last few weeks, making an effort to approach the net and compete assertively, reinforced by an enhanced serve.
The champion fought back from a deficit in the first set against the tricky opponent, winning four of the concluding five games to take the lead.
Both players traded break points in the second set before the Frenchman, attempting for his maiden ATP Tour victory, gained dominance to create a final set.
He saved four early opportunities in a close third set before Medvedev won the break to that score to secure the win.
Suitably, he secured the win with a point at the net, with Moutet failing to handle a shot after two hours and 38 minutes.
