Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's 21 victories have been earned on hardcourt
A revitalized Medvedev claimed his first title for 882 days with success over opponent Moutet in the tournament championship match.
Medvedev, a former world number one, has endured a torrid period, winning just one win at the major tournaments and experiencing a difficult moment at the American major.
Medvedev's unpredictability on the professional circuit - and difficulties with his serving in specific - led to him falling of the world's top 10 and finally splitting with long-term trainer his previous coach.
Presently working with his coach and his other coach, the tennis star has gradually progressed in the recent weeks - climaxing in a tightly fought three-set win over challenger Corentin Moutet.
This represents Medvedev's first trophy after the 2023 Rome Masters and initial on a hard court from spring of 2023.
Victory also means he has won 21 victories at 21 distinct events.
"For the first time I have attended a event with my both daughters at once, so to get a trophy is really nice," stated world number 14 the champion.
"This championship is in dedication of my child Victoria, because the first title I won when my child Alisa was born was for her."
Medvedev, the former major winner, had been defeated in his past six title deciders, comprising in the German tournament earlier this year.
Medvedev's retrieving approach and frequent emotional displays on court had led commentators to doubt if his capacity to compete at the elite level was finished.
However the athlete has altered his approach in the last few weeks, making an effort to come to the net and play assertively, reinforced by an better serving game.
The champion fought back from a break down in the opening set against the tricky opponent, securing four of the last five games to gain the advantage.
The pair traded service breaks in the following set before Moutet, bidding for his initial tour title, took control to force a third set.
He defended four initial break points in a close deciding set before the champion secured a break to that score to serve for the match.
Fittingly, Medvedev clinched the win with a rally at the front of the court, with the Frenchman incapable to handle a return after a lengthy match.
