19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 victories have been earned on hard courts
A resurgent Daniil Medvedev won his first trophy for over two years with success over Frenchman Moutet in the competition title decider.
Medvedev, a ex- number one, has experienced a torrid period, winning just one match at the Grand Slams and undergoing a setback at the New York tournament.
His varied form on the professional circuit - and difficulties with his serving in especial - caused him exiting of the top ten and ultimately parting ways with former coach Gilles Cervara.
Now collaborating with Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has gradually improved in the past month - culminating in a closely contested three-set victory over challenger Corentin Moutet.
This represents Medvedev's first title since the Rome competition and initial on a hard surface after spring of the previous year.
Success also indicates Medvedev has secured 21 championships at 21 different tournaments.
"For the first time I am participating in a competition with my children together, so to secure a championship is really nice," commented world number 14 Daniil Medvedev.
"This victory is in dedication of my child her name, because the first title I got when my child Alisa was delivered was for her."
The athlete, the 2021 US Open champion, had failed in his last six finals, comprising in the German tournament previously this season.
Medvedev's defensive strategy and regular emotional displays on the playing surface had led observers to question if his skill to play at the highest level was finished.
However the athlete has implemented adjustments in recent weeks, striving to approach the net and play assertively, backed up by an better serve.
He recovered from a deficit in the opening set against the difficult Moutet, securing 4 of the last five games to take the lead.
The competitors swapped break points in the second set before Moutet, bidding for his first ATP Tour victory, gained dominance to create a third set.
Moutet rescued four early opportunities in a competitive final set before the champion secured a break to that score to serve for the match.
Fittingly, the winner secured victory with a point at the net area, with his opponent failing to control a volley after two hours and 38 minutes.
