Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been earned on hard surfaces
A comeback the Russian player won his first title for nearly 30 months with victory over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The Russian, a former world number one, has had a torrid year, managing just one win at the Grand Slams and undergoing a meltdown at the New York tournament.
The player's varied form on the professional circuit - and struggles with his service game in especial - caused him exiting of the elite rankings and finally parting ways with long-time mentor his previous coach.
Now collaborating with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, Medvedev has consistently improved in the last few weeks - peaking in a tightly fought competitive triumph over challenger Corentin Moutet.
It is his first championship following the Rome competition and maiden on a hardcourt after that period of 2023.
Success also indicates Medvedev has won 21 victories at 21 various competitions.
"For the first time I have attended a tournament with my children at once, so to get a title is especially meaningful," said world number 14 Daniil Medvedev.
"This title is in dedication of my younger daughter my daughter, because the maiden victory I won when my older daughter her name was born was for her."
Medvedev, the former major winner, had lost his last six title deciders, including in the German tournament earlier this year.
His counter-punching play style and frequent emotional displays on court had caused some to doubt if his ability to play at the elite level was concluded.
But the 29-year-old has implemented adjustments in the past month, attempting to come to the net and play aggressively, supported by an improved serving game.
Medvedev fought back from a disadvantage in the opening set against the challenging opponent, securing four of the final five games to gain the advantage.
Both players exchanged breaks in the second set before the Frenchman, striving for his maiden tour championship, seized the initiative to force a final set.
The opponent defended four initial break points in a close final set before Medvedev broke to fifteen to secure the win.
Fittingly, he secured the title with a shot at the front of the court, with his opponent incapable to control a volley after over two and a half hours.
