19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 victories have been won on hardcourt
A revitalized Daniil Medvedev won his maiden championship for nearly 30 months with victory over opponent Moutet in the competition title decider.
The athlete, a former top-ranked player, has had a difficult year, winning just one match at the big events and undergoing a difficult moment at the US Open.
His varied form on the tennis tour - and difficulties with his serving in especial - caused him dropping out of the elite rankings and eventually parting ways with long-time mentor his previous coach.
Now training with his coach and his other coach, he has consistently improved in the recent weeks - culminating in a hard-fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over challenger Moutet.
This represents Medvedev's initial championship after the Italian tournament and maiden on a hard surface from spring of 2023.
Success also signifies he has secured twenty-one titles at 21 different events.
"This marks the first occasion I have attended a competition with my two daughters together, so to get a title is particularly special," said tennis professional Medvedev.
"This title is in tribute of my second daughter my daughter, because the initial championship I achieved when my child my daughter was born was for her."
The tennis star, the 2021 US Open champion, had lost his last six finals, comprising in the German tournament earlier this year.
Medvedev's retrieving strategy and frequent reactions on the tennis court had prompted commentators to wonder if his ability to perform at the highest level was concluded.
Yet the athlete has altered his approach in the last few weeks, making an effort to approach the net and compete positively, supported by an better serving game.
The champion fought back from a deficit in the initial set against the difficult Frenchman, securing 4 of the final five points to go ahead.
The pair exchanged breaks in the second set before the challenger, bidding for his first professional victory, seized the initiative to push for a decider.
Moutet rescued 4 initial chances in a close final set before Medvedev secured a break to that score to close out the victory.
Fittingly, the winner secured the title with a shot at the net area, with Moutet failing to handle a volley after over two and a half hours.
