Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been earned on hardcourt
A resurgent the Russian player secured his initial trophy for 882 days with victory over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open final.
The Russian, a former world number one, has endured a difficult season, achieving just one win at the major tournaments and experiencing a meltdown at the US Open.
The player's varied form on the tennis tour - and difficulties with his service game in particular - caused him exiting of the elite rankings and eventually separating with long-term coach Gilles Cervara.
Presently working with Thomas Johansson and his other coach, the tennis star has consistently advanced in the last few weeks - climaxing in a tightly fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 triumph over Frenchman Moutet.
It is the player's maiden championship since the Rome competition and initial on a hard court from March of that year.
Success also means the Russian has achieved 21 victories at twenty-one different events.
"It's the first time I have attended a event with my children simultaneously, so to secure a title is really nice," commented ranked player the champion.
"This title is in dedication of my younger daughter Victoria, because the first title I achieved when my child Alisa was born was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had lost his previous six finals, comprising in Halle earlier this year.
His counter-punching approach and frequent outbursts on the playing surface had prompted commentators to wonder if his skill to play at the top level was finished.
Yet the player has made changes in recent weeks, attempting to approach the net and play assertively, supported by an enhanced service.
He fought back from a deficit in the initial set against the difficult Frenchman, taking four of the final five games to gain the advantage.
The pair exchanged break points in the middle set before the Frenchman, attempting for his maiden professional victory, took control to push for a decider.
The opponent saved four early opportunities in a competitive final set before the champion secured a break to fifteen to secure the win.
Suitably, Medvedev secured the win with a rally at the front of the court, with Moutet failing to control a return after two hours and 38 minutes.
