19 of the Russian's twenty-one championships have been won on hardcourt
A revitalized Daniil Medvedev won his maiden championship for over two years with a win over opponent Moutet in the competition championship match.
The Russian, a former number one, has had a difficult season, managing just one win at the Grand Slams and suffering a difficult moment at the New York tournament.
His unpredictability on the professional circuit - and issues with his service game in specific - led to him dropping out of the top ten and eventually parting ways with long-time trainer his previous coach.
Now working with Thomas Johansson and his other coach, the tennis star has gradually advanced in the recent weeks - peaking in a tightly fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 win over opponent Moutet.
This marks Medvedev's initial title following the Rome competition and initial on a hard court since that period of the previous year.
Success also signifies the Russian has won 21 championships at 21 various events.
"This marks the first occasion I am participating in a tournament with my both daughters together, so to win a championship is particularly special," commented world number 14 Medvedev.
"This victory is in tribute of my second daughter her name, because the first title I achieved when my child my daughter was born was for her."
Medvedev, the former major winner, had failed in his previous six title deciders, comprising in that event in the past months.
The player's defensive play style and frequent reactions on court had prompted commentators to wonder if his skill to play at the top level was over.
Yet the athlete has made changes in the past month, attempting to advance forward and perform assertively, supported by an better serve.
Medvedev came back from a break down in the initial set against the challenging Frenchman, winning 4 of the final five points to go ahead.
The pair exchanged break points in the second set before the Frenchman, attempting for his first professional victory, gained dominance to force a third set.
He saved 4 early-game break points in a close deciding set before Medvedev broke to fifteen to serve for the match.
Appropriately, he clinched the title with a point at the net, with his opponent incapable to handle a volley after a lengthy match.
