Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's 21 championships have been earned on hardcourt
A comeback Daniil Medvedev secured his initial championship for 882 days with a win over Frenchman Moutet in the tournament championship match.
Medvedev, a ex- number one, has experienced a challenging season, managing just one win at the big events and experiencing a difficult moment at the US Open.
His unpredictability on the ATP Tour - and issues with his serving in particular - resulted in him falling of the top ten and eventually parting ways with former trainer Gilles Cervara.
Presently collaborating with his coach and his other coach, the tennis star has steadily progressed in the past month - culminating in a closely contested 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over opponent Moutet.
This represents the player's first title following the Italian tournament and initial on a hard court after that period of 2023.
Victory also indicates he has secured twenty-one titles at twenty-one distinct events.
"This marks the first occasion I am participating in a event with my children together, so to get a championship is especially meaningful," commented world number 14 Daniil Medvedev.
"This victory is in dedication of my child her name, because the first title I got when my child Alisa was born was for her."
The tennis star, the former major winner, had been defeated in his last six championship matches, comprising in that event in the past months.
Medvedev's defensive strategy and frequent emotional displays on court had led observers to doubt if his skill to compete at the top level was finished.
However the 29-year-old has implemented adjustments in recent weeks, attempting to advance forward and perform positively, reinforced by an better service.
The champion fought back from a break down in the first set against the difficult Moutet, taking 4 of the final five games to take the lead.
The pair exchanged service breaks in the following set before the Frenchman, striving for his first tour title, gained dominance to create a third set.
Moutet defended four early-game opportunities in a competitive final set before the champion secured a break to 15 to secure the win.
Suitably, he clinched the title with a rally at the net area, with Moutet incapable to handle a volley after a lengthy match.
