19 of Medvedev's twenty-one titles have been earned on hard surfaces
A revitalized Daniil Medvedev secured his initial trophy for over two years with a win over opponent Moutet in the tournament championship match.
The Russian, a former world number one, has experienced a torrid season, managing just one match at the major tournaments and suffering a meltdown at the American major.
The player's varied form on the professional circuit - and struggles with his service game in specific - led to him dropping out of the elite rankings and finally separating with long-term coach his previous coach.
Presently working with his coach and Rohan Goetzke, Medvedev has consistently progressed in the last few weeks - climaxing in a hard-fought three-set victory over opponent Moutet.
This represents his initial championship since the Italian tournament and maiden on a hardcourt from that period of that year.
The win also indicates he has achieved 21 titles at twenty-one distinct competitions.
"For the first time I am participating in a competition with my both daughters together, so to secure a title is particularly special," said tennis professional the champion.
"This victory is in honour of my second daughter Victoria, because the initial championship I won when my first daughter my daughter was born was for her."
Medvedev, the former major winner, had been defeated in his previous six finals, comprising in that event previously this season.
The player's retrieving play style and recurring reactions on court had caused some to wonder if his capacity to compete at the top level was concluded.
But the athlete has implemented adjustments in recent weeks, attempting to come to the net and perform assertively, supported by an better service.
He fought back from a disadvantage in the opening set against the challenging Moutet, taking 4 of the last five points to gain the advantage.
The pair swapped break points in the following set before the challenger, bidding for his maiden tour title, seized the initiative to push for a third set.
The opponent defended 4 early opportunities in a tight final set before the champion secured a break to 15 to secure the win.
Fittingly, he secured the title with a rally at the front of the court, with his opponent unable to control a return after two hours and 38 minutes.
