Nineteen of Medvedev's 21 titles have been won on hard courts
A comeback Daniil Medvedev won his first championship for over two years with a win over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
The athlete, a former world number one, has experienced a difficult season, winning just a single victory at the Grand Slams and experiencing a setback at the US Open.
Medvedev's varied form on the professional circuit - and difficulties with his service game in particular - caused him exiting of the world's top 10 and finally splitting with long-time coach his previous coach.
Presently collaborating with his coach and Goetzke, the tennis star has gradually progressed in the past month - climaxing in a hard-fought three-set win over opponent Corentin Moutet.
This represents the player's first trophy since the 2023 Rome Masters and maiden on a hardcourt from that period of that year.
The win also means Medvedev has won twenty-one championships at 21 different tournaments.
"It's the first time I'm at a event with my two daughters together, so to win a championship is especially meaningful," commented tennis professional the champion.
"This victory is in tribute of my younger daughter my daughter, because the initial championship I won when my older daughter her name was delivered was for her."
The tennis star, the former major winner, had failed in his previous six title deciders, comprising in Halle in the past months.
Medvedev's defensive approach and frequent emotional displays on the tennis court had led commentators to wonder if his skill to play at the top level was over.
However the 29-year-old has implemented adjustments in recent weeks, making an effort to come to the net and perform positively, backed up by an improved serve.
Medvedev came back from a deficit in the opening set against the tricky Moutet, securing four of the concluding five games to take the lead.
Both players exchanged break points in the second set before the Frenchman, bidding for his initial professional title, seized the initiative to push for a final set.
The opponent saved four early chances in a competitive third set before the champion won the break to 15 to close out the victory.
Suitably, the winner clinched the win with a rally at the front of the court, with the Frenchman unable to manage a shot after a lengthy match.
