19 of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one championships have been earned on hard surfaces
A revitalized the Russian player claimed his first championship for over two years with success over opponent Moutet in the competition final.
The Russian, a ex- number one, has had a challenging season, achieving just one win at the big events and suffering a setback at the New York tournament.
His inconsistency on the ATP Tour - and issues with his service game in particular - caused him exiting of the world's top 10 and finally parting ways with long-time coach Gilles Cervara.
Now collaborating with Thomas Johansson and Goetzke, Medvedev has consistently advanced in the last few weeks - culminating in a closely contested three-set win over challenger Moutet.
It is his initial championship following the 2023 Rome Masters and initial on a hard surface from spring of 2023.
The win also means Medvedev has won 21 championships at 21 distinct competitions.
"It's the first time I'm at a competition with my two daughters at once, so to get a trophy is particularly special," stated world number 14 Medvedev.
"This title is in dedication of my second daughter Victoria, because the first title I got when my first daughter her name was delivered was for her."
The athlete, the 2021 US Open champion, had failed in his last six finals, comprising in Halle in the past months.
His defensive strategy and recurring emotional displays on the playing surface had prompted some to doubt if his ability to play at the top level was finished.
However the 29-year-old has implemented adjustments in the last few weeks, striving to come to the net and play aggressively, supported by an improved serving game.
Medvedev recovered from a break down in the initial set against the tricky opponent, taking 4 of the final five points to take the lead.
Both players swapped break points in the second set before the Frenchman, striving for his first professional title, seized the initiative to force a third set.
The opponent defended 4 early break points in a close final set before the Russian broke to fifteen to serve for the match.
Fittingly, Medvedev secured the title with a rally at the front of the court, with the Frenchman unable to handle a shot after a lengthy match.
