19 of Medvedev's 21 championships have been earned on hardcourt
A revitalized the Russian player claimed his initial trophy for 882 days with success over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
Medvedev, a former number one, has endured a torrid period, achieving just a single victory at the big events and experiencing a meltdown at the American major.
His inconsistency on the tennis tour - and issues with his serve in specific - resulted in him falling of the world's top 10 and eventually splitting with long-time coach his previous coach.
Presently collaborating with his coach and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has steadily advanced in the recent weeks - peaking in a hard-fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 triumph over Frenchman Moutet.
This represents his first championship after the Italian tournament and initial on a hard court since that period of that year.
Success also indicates the Russian has achieved 21 victories at 21 distinct tournaments.
"It's the first time I have attended a event with my children simultaneously, so to secure a championship is really nice," stated world number 14 the champion.
"This championship is in honour of my younger daughter Victoria, because the initial championship I won when my older daughter her name was born was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had been defeated in his past six finals, comprising in that event previously this season.
His defensive play style and recurring emotional displays on the tennis court had led observers to question if his skill to compete at the top level was finished.
However the athlete has made changes in the past month, attempting to advance forward and compete assertively, supported by an enhanced serving game.
Medvedev came back from a break down in the opening set against the challenging Frenchman, securing four of the final five exchanges to take the lead.
The pair swapped service breaks in the second set before Moutet, striving for his initial ATP Tour title, took control to push for a final set.
He saved 4 early-game break points in a competitive final set before the champion won the break to fifteen to close out the victory.
Appropriately, Medvedev secured the title with a point at the net area, with the Frenchman unable to control a volley after two hours and 38 minutes.
