19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 championships have been achieved on hardcourt
A revitalized Medvedev won his initial title for 882 days with success over opponent Moutet in the tournament final.
The athlete, a former world number one, has endured a difficult season, achieving just one match at the big events and undergoing a difficult moment at the New York tournament.
The player's inconsistency on the professional circuit - and struggles with his service game in specific - led to him falling of the elite rankings and ultimately parting ways with former trainer Gilles Cervara.
Currently working with his coach and Rohan Goetzke, Medvedev has gradually progressed in the recent weeks - peaking in a tightly fought competitive triumph over challenger Moutet.
This represents his initial championship since the 2023 Rome Masters and maiden on a hard court since March of 2023.
Success also signifies the Russian has achieved 21 championships at 21 different events.
"It's the first time I am participating in a event with my children together, so to secure a title is particularly special," said tennis professional Daniil Medvedev.
"This title is in dedication of my second daughter Victoria, because the first title I won when my child Alisa was delivered was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had lost his past six finals, featuring in that event earlier this year.
Medvedev's retrieving approach and recurring outbursts on court had prompted observers to question if his ability to play at the top level was over.
Yet the player has altered his approach in recent weeks, attempting to come to the net and perform aggressively, reinforced by an improved service.
Medvedev came back from a break down in the first set against the tricky Moutet, winning four of the last five exchanges to go ahead.
The pair exchanged breaks in the second set before Moutet, bidding for his first tour championship, seized the initiative to push for a decider.
The opponent rescued four initial chances in a competitive deciding set before the Russian won the break to 15 to serve for the match.
Fittingly, Medvedev secured victory with a rally at the front of the court, with his opponent incapable to control a volley after two hours and 38 minutes.
