Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one championships have been won on hardcourt
A resurgent Medvedev secured his first championship for nearly 30 months with victory over Frenchman Moutet in the tournament championship match.
The Russian, a former world number one, has experienced a challenging season, managing just a single victory at the big events and experiencing a setback at the New York tournament.
His varied form on the professional circuit - and difficulties with his serve in especial - caused him exiting of the top ten and eventually separating with former coach his previous coach.
Currently working with Thomas Johansson and Goetzke, the tennis star has gradually improved in the past month - climaxing in a tightly fought three-set victory over Frenchman Moutet.
This marks the player's maiden trophy after the Rome competition and initial on a hardcourt from that period of that year.
The win also signifies the Russian has secured twenty-one titles at twenty-one distinct events.
"This marks the first occasion I'm at a competition with my two daughters simultaneously, so to secure a title is really nice," stated tennis professional Medvedev.
"This championship is in tribute of my child my daughter, because the first title I got when my older daughter Alisa was delivered was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had been defeated in his past six championship matches, including in Halle in the past months.
Medvedev's defensive approach and regular emotional displays on the tennis court had caused some to wonder if his ability to compete at the elite level was over.
However the 29-year-old has made changes in the past month, making an effort to approach the net and play assertively, backed up by an improved serve.
The champion recovered from a deficit in the first set against the challenging opponent, taking 4 of the final five exchanges to go ahead.
Both players exchanged break points in the following set before the Frenchman, attempting for his initial professional title, seized the initiative to create a decider.
The opponent rescued four early opportunities in a tight deciding set before Medvedev broke to fifteen to serve for the match.
Fittingly, he secured the title with a point at the front of the court, with the Frenchman incapable to handle a shot after a lengthy match.
