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A resurgent the Russian player claimed his maiden championship for over two years with a win over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open title decider.

Medvedev, a former top-ranked player, has had a challenging period, winning just a single victory at the big events and suffering a difficult moment at the American major.

Medvedev's inconsistency on the tennis tour - and difficulties with his serving in especial - caused him dropping out of the elite rankings and finally separating with long-time trainer Gilles Cervara.

Now working with his coach and Rohan Goetzke, Medvedev has gradually improved in the last few weeks - climaxing in a closely contested 7-5 4-6 6-3 triumph over challenger Corentin Moutet.

This represents the player's first title since the Italian tournament and first on a hardcourt from March of that year.

Success also means Medvedev has secured twenty-one titles at 21 distinct competitions.

"It's the first time I am participating in a competition with my two daughters simultaneously, so to get a title is especially meaningful," said world number 14 the champion.

"This victory is in honour of my child Victoria, because the first title I won when my first daughter Alisa was born was for her."

Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion, had been defeated in his past six finals, comprising in Halle earlier this year.

Medvedev's counter-punching play style and frequent outbursts on the tennis court had caused observers to wonder if his capacity to play at the top level was finished.

However the athlete has altered his approach in recent weeks, striving to advance forward and compete aggressively, supported by an better serve.

Medvedev recovered from a break down in the opening set against the tricky Moutet, winning 4 of the concluding five points to gain the advantage.

The pair swapped break points in the middle set before Moutet, bidding for his initial professional victory, seized the initiative to force a final set.

He defended 4 initial break points in a competitive deciding set before the Russian secured a break to 15 to secure the win.

Suitably, the winner secured victory with a rally at the front of the court, with his opponent unable to manage a volley after a lengthy match.