19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 titles have been won on hardcourt
A revitalized the Russian player claimed his initial trophy for over two years with success over opponent Moutet in the competition championship match.
Medvedev, a ex- number one, has experienced a difficult season, winning just a single victory at the major tournaments and suffering a difficult moment at the New York tournament.
Medvedev's unpredictability on the ATP Tour - and struggles with his serving in especial - resulted in him falling of the elite rankings and finally separating with former coach his previous coach.
Currently training with Thomas Johansson and his other coach, Medvedev has consistently improved in the recent weeks - culminating in a hard-fought three-set victory over Frenchman Moutet.
This marks Medvedev's maiden trophy following the Italian tournament and maiden on a hard surface from spring of that year.
Success also signifies he has won 21 championships at 21 various tournaments.
"It's the first time I am participating in a event with my both daughters simultaneously, so to secure a championship is especially meaningful," commented world number 14 Daniil Medvedev.
"This championship is in dedication of my second daughter my daughter, because the initial championship I won when my older daughter her name was born was for her."
Medvedev, the former major winner, had lost his past six title deciders, including in the German tournament in the past months.
The player's defensive play style and recurring emotional displays on the tennis court had caused commentators to question if his skill to play at the elite level was over.
Yet the athlete has implemented adjustments in the last few weeks, making an effort to come to the net and compete assertively, reinforced by an enhanced serving game.
The champion recovered from a break down in the initial set against the tricky Frenchman, taking 4 of the concluding five games to take the lead.
The pair swapped breaks in the following set before the Frenchman, attempting for his maiden tour title, gained dominance to force a final set.
He defended 4 early break points in a tight third set before the Russian broke to 15 to serve for the match.
Fittingly, he clinched the title with a rally at the front of the court, with the Frenchman unable to manage a volley after over two and a half hours.
