19 of the Russian's twenty-one victories have been achieved on hard surfaces
A revitalized the Russian player claimed his initial title for 882 days with victory over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.
The Russian, a ex- world number one, has had a challenging period, managing just a single victory at the major tournaments and undergoing a meltdown at the New York tournament.
The player's inconsistency on the ATP Tour - and difficulties with his service game in especial - caused him dropping out of the top ten and finally separating with long-term coach his previous coach.
Now working with Johansson and his other coach, the tennis star has gradually improved in the last few weeks - climaxing in a hard-fought three-set triumph over challenger Moutet.
This marks his maiden title since the Rome competition and first on a hard surface since spring of 2023.
Success also signifies the Russian has achieved 21 titles at 21 different events.
"This marks the first occasion I have attended a competition with my two daughters at once, so to secure a title is especially meaningful," stated world number 14 Medvedev.
"This championship is in dedication of my younger daughter Victoria, because the initial championship I achieved when my child Alisa was born was for her."
The athlete, the past champion, had failed in his previous six championship matches, comprising in the German tournament earlier this year.
His retrieving approach and recurring outbursts on the playing surface had prompted commentators to wonder if his ability to compete at the elite level was concluded.
But the player has implemented adjustments in the last few weeks, attempting to advance forward and compete assertively, supported by an enhanced serving game.
The champion came back from a disadvantage in the first set against the tricky opponent, winning four of the final five points to go ahead.
Both players exchanged break points in the following set before the challenger, bidding for his maiden ATP Tour title, gained dominance to force a decider.
Moutet saved 4 early chances in a close final set before the champion broke to 15 to secure the win.
Suitably, Medvedev secured victory with a shot at the net, with Moutet incapable to handle a volley after over two and a half hours.
