19 of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been achieved on hard courts
A comeback Daniil Medvedev claimed his initial trophy for nearly 30 months with success over opponent Moutet in the competition title decider.
The athlete, a ex- top-ranked player, has endured a torrid season, winning just one win at the major tournaments and suffering a difficult moment at the US Open.
His inconsistency on the professional circuit - and difficulties with his service game in particular - resulted in him dropping out of the world's top 10 and ultimately splitting with long-term trainer his previous coach.
Presently working with his coach and his other coach, he has consistently advanced in the past month - culminating in a tightly fought competitive victory over Frenchman Moutet.
It is the player's maiden championship since the Italian tournament and maiden on a hard surface from spring of the previous year.
Victory also signifies the Russian has secured 21 victories at 21 various tournaments.
"It's the first time I'm at a event with my both daughters together, so to win a trophy is especially meaningful," commented tennis professional Daniil Medvedev.
"This victory is in tribute of my child her name, because the maiden victory I won when my older daughter her name was born was for her."
Medvedev, the past champion, had failed in his past six title deciders, comprising in that event earlier this year.
His counter-punching play style and recurring outbursts on the tennis court had led some to wonder if his ability to play at the highest level was finished.
But the athlete has implemented adjustments in the last few weeks, attempting to advance forward and compete assertively, backed up by an better serve.
Medvedev recovered from a break down in the opening set against the tricky Moutet, winning 4 of the concluding five points to gain the advantage.
Both players exchanged service breaks in the middle set before the Frenchman, striving for his initial ATP Tour title, gained dominance to push for a third set.
Moutet rescued four early break points in a tight deciding set before Medvedev secured a break to 15 to close out the victory.
Appropriately, he earned the win with a shot at the front of the court, with Moutet failing to manage a return after over two and a half hours.
