19 of Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been earned on hard courts
A revitalized the Russian player claimed his first trophy for over two years with success over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The athlete, a former number one, has experienced a difficult period, managing just a single victory at the major tournaments and experiencing a setback at the US Open.
The player's varied form on the tennis tour - and struggles with his serving in specific - resulted in him exiting of the top ten and ultimately parting ways with former mentor Gilles Cervara.
Now working with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, he has steadily advanced in the last few weeks - peaking in a closely contested 7-5 4-6 6-3 triumph over Frenchman Corentin Moutet.
This represents Medvedev's first trophy since the Italian tournament and first on a hardcourt since that period of 2023.
Victory also means he has won twenty-one victories at 21 distinct events.
"For the first time I have attended a competition with my children at once, so to get a title is especially meaningful," commented ranked player Medvedev.
"This victory is in tribute of my second daughter Victoria, because the first title I got when my child my daughter was delivered was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had been defeated in his previous six championship matches, comprising in that event in the past months.
The player's counter-punching play style and recurring reactions on the playing surface had prompted commentators to wonder if his skill to compete at the highest level was concluded.
But the 29-year-old has implemented adjustments in the past month, making an effort to approach the net and compete aggressively, reinforced by an improved serving game.
The champion came back from a disadvantage in the first set against the tricky Moutet, winning 4 of the last five exchanges to gain the advantage.
The competitors exchanged break points in the middle set before the Frenchman, striving for his first professional victory, took control to force a decider.
He saved four early-game break points in a tight third set before the Russian broke to fifteen to secure the win.
Appropriately, he secured the title with a point at the net, with the Frenchman failing to control a volley after over two and a half hours.
