19 of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been won on hard courts
A comeback Medvedev secured his maiden trophy for nearly 30 months with victory over Frenchman Moutet in the tournament title decider.
The Russian, a ex- world number one, has experienced a torrid year, winning just a single victory at the big events and undergoing a difficult moment at the American major.
His varied form on the ATP Tour - and struggles with his serving in specific - caused him exiting of the top ten and finally parting ways with long-term mentor his previous coach.
Presently working with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, Medvedev has consistently improved in the past month - peaking in a closely contested 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over opponent Moutet.
This marks Medvedev's initial championship after the Rome competition and first on a hard surface after that period of 2023.
Success also means the Russian has won twenty-one championships at 21 different competitions.
"It's the first time I have attended a tournament with my children together, so to win a trophy is really nice," commented world number 14 the champion.
"This title is in dedication of my child my daughter, because the initial championship I achieved when my older daughter my daughter was born was for her."
The tennis star, the former major winner, had been defeated in his previous six finals, including in that event earlier this year.
His retrieving approach and regular outbursts on court had prompted commentators to wonder if his capacity to compete at the top level was over.
However the 29-year-old has implemented adjustments in the past month, striving to come to the net and compete aggressively, supported by an better service.
The champion came back from a disadvantage in the initial set against the tricky opponent, taking 4 of the last five points to go ahead.
Both players exchanged breaks in the second set before Moutet, striving for his first tour championship, took control to create a final set.
He defended four initial chances in a close third set before Medvedev broke to 15 to secure the win.
Appropriately, he earned the title with a rally at the front of the court, with the Frenchman unable to control a volley after a lengthy match.
