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A revitalized the Russian player claimed his initial championship for nearly 30 months with success over Frenchman Moutet in the competition final.

The athlete, a former top-ranked player, has endured a difficult period, managing just a single victory at the big events and experiencing a setback at the New York tournament.

Medvedev's varied form on the tennis tour - and struggles with his serving in especial - caused him dropping out of the world's top 10 and ultimately parting ways with long-time coach Cervara.

Presently collaborating with Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, he has consistently advanced in the last few weeks - climaxing in a tightly fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 win over challenger Moutet.

This represents his initial title following the 2023 Rome Masters and first on a hardcourt since spring of 2023.

Success also means Medvedev has won 21 championships at 21 different events.

"For the first time I am participating in a event with my two daughters at once, so to win a title is particularly special," commented ranked player Medvedev.

"This title is in tribute of my second daughter my daughter, because the first title I won when my child Alisa was born was for her."

Medvedev, the former major winner, had failed in his previous six championship matches, featuring in that event previously this season.

The player's defensive approach and frequent emotional displays on the playing surface had prompted some to doubt if his capacity to perform at the elite level was concluded.

But the 29-year-old has altered his approach in recent weeks, striving to advance forward and perform aggressively, backed up by an better service.

He recovered from a deficit in the opening set against the challenging opponent, securing 4 of the last five games to take the lead.

The pair exchanged breaks in the following set before the challenger, bidding for his initial ATP Tour title, took control to push for a final set.

Moutet rescued four early opportunities in a close deciding set before the Russian secured a break to 15 to secure the win.

Suitably, Medvedev secured the win with a point at the net, with Moutet incapable to manage a return after a lengthy match.