19 of the Russian's 21 titles have been won on hardcourt
A comeback Daniil Medvedev claimed his first title for over two years with a win over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
The Russian, a former number one, has endured a difficult period, managing just one match at the Grand Slams and experiencing a setback at the New York tournament.
His unpredictability on the tennis tour - and struggles with his service game in especial - caused him exiting of the top ten and ultimately parting ways with long-term coach his previous coach.
Currently training with Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, he has gradually advanced in the past month - culminating in a hard-fought three-set victory over challenger Corentin Moutet.
It is the player's initial championship following the Italian tournament and initial on a hard surface after that period of the previous year.
Victory also signifies Medvedev has won 21 championships at twenty-one distinct events.
"This marks the first occasion I'm at a event with my two daughters at once, so to win a trophy is particularly special," commented world number 14 Medvedev.
"This championship is in tribute of my second daughter my daughter, because the first title I got when my older daughter my daughter was born was for her."
Medvedev, the former major winner, had failed in his last six finals, including in Halle earlier this year.
His counter-punching play style and frequent emotional displays on court had prompted commentators to doubt if his skill to play at the elite level was over.
Yet the athlete has implemented adjustments in the past month, attempting to come to the net and perform aggressively, backed up by an enhanced service.
He came back from a deficit in the opening set against the difficult Frenchman, winning 4 of the final five points to gain the advantage.
The competitors swapped break points in the second set before the challenger, striving for his first tour championship, took control to create a third set.
The opponent defended four early-game chances in a competitive deciding set before the Russian won the break to fifteen to secure the win.
Fittingly, the winner secured the title with a shot at the net, with his opponent unable to handle a volley after a lengthy match.
