Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been earned on hardcourt
A resurgent the Russian player claimed his maiden title for 882 days with victory over Frenchman Moutet in the tournament championship match.
The Russian, a ex- number one, has had a torrid year, managing just one match at the big events and suffering a setback at the New York tournament.
His unpredictability on the ATP Tour - and issues with his serve in specific - caused him falling of the world's top 10 and ultimately separating with former trainer his previous coach.
Currently working with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has consistently improved in the recent weeks - culminating in a tightly fought three-set win over Frenchman Moutet.
This represents the player's initial trophy following the 2023 Rome Masters and initial on a hardcourt since March of 2023.
Success also means he has won twenty-one championships at twenty-one distinct competitions.
"It's the first time I have attended a event with my two daughters simultaneously, so to win a title is especially meaningful," stated tennis professional the champion.
"This championship is in honour of my second daughter my daughter, because the maiden victory I got when my child her name was born was for her."
The athlete, the past champion, had failed in his last six finals, featuring in the German tournament earlier this year.
His defensive approach and regular reactions on court had caused observers to question if his capacity to play at the highest level was finished.
Yet the 29-year-old has implemented adjustments in the last few weeks, striving to come to the net and play assertively, backed up by an better serve.
He came back from a disadvantage in the opening set against the tricky Frenchman, securing 4 of the concluding five points to gain the advantage.
Both players traded break points in the following set before the Frenchman, bidding for his maiden ATP Tour victory, took control to force a decider.
The opponent defended 4 initial chances in a tight deciding set before the champion broke to that score to secure the win.
Fittingly, Medvedev clinched victory with a point at the net area, with the Frenchman incapable to manage a volley after over two and a half hours.
