Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been achieved on hard surfaces
A resurgent Daniil Medvedev claimed his initial championship for 882 days with a win over opponent Moutet in the competition title decider.
The Russian, a former number one, has experienced a challenging period, winning just one win at the major tournaments and undergoing a meltdown at the New York tournament.
The player's varied form on the tennis tour - and difficulties with his serve in specific - led to him falling of the elite rankings and finally separating with former trainer his previous coach.
Currently working with Johansson and Goetzke, Medvedev has gradually improved in the past month - climaxing in a closely contested competitive win over challenger Moutet.
It is his first title after the 2023 Rome Masters and maiden on a hard surface from spring of the previous year.
The win also signifies Medvedev has secured 21 championships at 21 distinct competitions.
"It's the first time I am participating in a tournament with my two daughters at once, so to win a trophy is really nice," stated ranked player Daniil Medvedev.
"This victory is in dedication of my second daughter Victoria, because the maiden victory I achieved when my older daughter her name was delivered was for her."
Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion, had been defeated in his past six title deciders, featuring in the German tournament previously this season.
Medvedev's counter-punching strategy and regular reactions on the tennis court had prompted observers to question if his capacity to compete at the top level was finished.
Yet the athlete has altered his approach in recent weeks, attempting to approach the net and play positively, backed up by an better serving game.
Medvedev came back from a break down in the opening set against the challenging opponent, securing four of the final five points to take the lead.
Both players traded breaks in the middle set before the Frenchman, striving for his maiden tour title, took control to push for a final set.
Moutet saved 4 early-game chances in a close final set before the champion secured a break to fifteen to serve for the match.
Suitably, the winner earned the title with a point at the front of the court, with his opponent unable to handle a shot after a lengthy match.
