19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 titles have been won on hard surfaces
A resurgent Daniil Medvedev won his maiden trophy for over two years with success over opponent Moutet in the tournament championship match.
The athlete, a ex- world number one, has experienced a difficult season, winning just a single victory at the big events and undergoing a meltdown at the American major.
Medvedev's unpredictability on the ATP Tour - and issues with his serving in specific - caused him falling of the elite rankings and ultimately splitting with long-time coach his previous coach.
Now training with his coach and his other coach, he has consistently advanced in the last few weeks - peaking in a tightly fought competitive triumph over challenger Corentin Moutet.
This represents his initial title after the 2023 Rome Masters and maiden on a hard court since spring of that year.
Success also signifies he has won 21 titles at twenty-one distinct tournaments.
"This marks the first occasion I am participating in a competition with my two daughters together, so to win a trophy is particularly special," stated world number 14 the champion.
"This championship is in tribute of my child my daughter, because the maiden victory I achieved when my older daughter Alisa was delivered was for her."
The athlete, the 2021 US Open champion, had failed in his past six championship matches, comprising in that event previously this season.
Medvedev's retrieving strategy and frequent emotional displays on the playing surface had prompted observers to wonder if his ability to compete at the top level was over.
However the athlete has made changes in the last few weeks, attempting to advance forward and perform positively, supported by an better serving game.
He recovered from a deficit in the opening set against the difficult Frenchman, taking 4 of the concluding five games to go ahead.
The competitors exchanged break points in the second set before Moutet, attempting for his initial tour title, took control to push for a decider.
The opponent rescued 4 initial break points in a tight deciding set before the Russian broke to that score to secure the win.
Appropriately, the winner earned the title with a rally at the front of the court, with his opponent unable to handle a volley after a lengthy match.
