19 of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one championships have been earned on hardcourt
A comeback Daniil Medvedev won his first trophy for over two years with victory over Frenchman Moutet in the tournament final.
Medvedev, a former world number one, has endured a torrid period, managing just one match at the major tournaments and undergoing a setback at the American major.
His varied form on the ATP Tour - and struggles with his serving in specific - led to him falling of the elite rankings and finally separating with long-term mentor Cervara.
Now working with his coach and his other coach, the tennis star has consistently progressed in the past month - culminating in a hard-fought three-set victory over opponent Moutet.
This represents the player's initial championship since the Rome competition and first on a hardcourt from spring of the previous year.
Success also signifies Medvedev has won 21 victories at 21 different competitions.
"For the first time I am participating in a event with my two daughters together, so to win a trophy is really nice," commented world number 14 Medvedev.
"This championship is in dedication of my child her name, because the first title I won when my older daughter her name was born was for her."
The tennis star, the 2021 US Open champion, had lost his past six finals, featuring in the German tournament earlier this year.
The player's retrieving strategy and regular outbursts on the tennis court had prompted some to wonder if his skill to compete at the top level was over.
But the athlete has made changes in recent weeks, attempting to come to the net and play positively, reinforced by an better serving game.
He came back from a disadvantage in the first set against the challenging Frenchman, winning 4 of the final five exchanges to take the lead.
The competitors exchanged service breaks in the second set before the challenger, striving for his maiden ATP Tour victory, gained dominance to create a third set.
Moutet rescued four early-game opportunities in a close third set before the champion won the break to that score to serve for the match.
Suitably, Medvedev secured victory with a shot at the net area, with his opponent failing to manage a shot after a lengthy match.
