19 of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one championships have been earned on hard surfaces
A resurgent the Russian player claimed his maiden trophy for 882 days with success over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
Medvedev, a ex- world number one, has experienced a torrid year, managing just one match at the big events and undergoing a setback at the American major.
The player's inconsistency on the professional circuit - and issues with his serve in particular - resulted in him exiting of the top ten and finally splitting with long-term mentor his previous coach.
Currently collaborating with Johansson and his other coach, he has steadily improved in the recent weeks - peaking in a tightly fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 triumph over challenger Moutet.
This marks his initial trophy since the Rome competition and maiden on a hard surface after March of the previous year.
Success also means he has achieved 21 titles at 21 various events.
"For the first time I have attended a event with my two daughters simultaneously, so to win a championship is really nice," commented ranked player Medvedev.
"This victory is in tribute of my second daughter my daughter, because the maiden victory I achieved when my first daughter my daughter was born was for her."
Medvedev, the former major winner, had been defeated in his past six title deciders, including in that event previously this season.
The player's retrieving approach and frequent emotional displays on the tennis court had caused commentators to wonder if his ability to play at the top level was finished.
However the player has altered his approach in recent weeks, making an effort to come to the net and compete positively, supported by an better serve.
Medvedev came back from a disadvantage in the initial set against the difficult Moutet, securing 4 of the last five games to gain the advantage.
The pair swapped breaks in the second set before Moutet, bidding for his maiden professional title, gained dominance to force a third set.
He defended 4 early chances in a tight third set before the Russian won the break to that score to close out the victory.
Fittingly, the winner earned victory with a shot at the front of the court, with Moutet failing to manage a return after two hours and 38 minutes.
