19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 titles have been earned on hardcourt
A resurgent Medvedev claimed his first title for over two years with victory over opponent Moutet in the competition final.
Medvedev, a former world number one, has endured a difficult season, managing just one match at the major tournaments and experiencing a difficult moment at the American major.
The player's varied form on the professional circuit - and issues with his serve in specific - led to him dropping out of the top ten and eventually separating with former mentor Cervara.
Currently collaborating with Johansson and his other coach, he has gradually advanced in the recent weeks - peaking in a closely contested three-set victory over opponent Moutet.
This represents the player's first trophy since the Italian tournament and initial on a hardcourt after that period of the previous year.
The win also signifies he has won 21 victories at 21 distinct tournaments.
"For the first time I'm at a event with my children simultaneously, so to win a title is really nice," stated tennis professional Medvedev.
"This victory is in dedication of my second daughter my daughter, because the first title I got when my older daughter my daughter was born was for her."
The athlete, the past champion, had been defeated in his previous six finals, featuring in the German tournament in the past months.
Medvedev's counter-punching play style and regular reactions on the playing surface had caused some to doubt if his skill to play at the highest level was finished.
Yet the athlete has made changes in the last few weeks, attempting to come to the net and compete positively, backed up by an better service.
He recovered from a deficit in the first set against the tricky Frenchman, securing four of the last five points to take the lead.
Both players swapped break points in the second set before Moutet, attempting for his maiden ATP Tour title, seized the initiative to create a third set.
The opponent rescued 4 early opportunities in a tight final set before the Russian broke to fifteen to secure the win.
Appropriately, Medvedev secured the title with a shot at the net area, with the Frenchman unable to manage a return after a lengthy match.
