19 of Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been achieved on hard courts
A comeback Daniil Medvedev claimed his maiden trophy for over two years with victory over opponent Moutet in the tournament title decider.
The Russian, a ex- number one, has endured a challenging season, winning just one match at the big events and suffering a difficult moment at the US Open.
Medvedev's inconsistency on the tennis tour - and issues with his serve in particular - caused him exiting of the elite rankings and ultimately parting ways with former trainer Cervara.
Currently working with Johansson and his other coach, he has gradually advanced in the past month - peaking in a closely contested 7-5 4-6 6-3 triumph over opponent Moutet.
This represents the player's first title since the Rome competition and initial on a hard surface since that period of the previous year.
Success also means Medvedev has won twenty-one championships at 21 different competitions.
"It's the first time I have attended a event with my two daughters simultaneously, so to secure a title is especially meaningful," commented world number 14 Medvedev.
"This title is in tribute of my second daughter my daughter, because the maiden victory I achieved when my first daughter my daughter was born was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had failed in his previous six title deciders, comprising in Halle earlier this year.
His retrieving play style and frequent outbursts on court had caused observers to question if his capacity to play at the elite level was over.
Yet the 29-year-old has implemented adjustments in the past month, making an effort to approach the net and perform aggressively, supported by an better service.
Medvedev fought back from a disadvantage in the initial set against the difficult Moutet, securing 4 of the concluding five exchanges to gain the advantage.
The pair traded breaks in the middle set before the Frenchman, attempting for his first professional championship, gained dominance to force a third set.
He rescued 4 early-game opportunities in a tight deciding set before the Russian won the break to 15 to serve for the match.
Suitably, the winner earned the title with a shot at the net area, with Moutet unable to manage a volley after over two and a half hours.
