19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 championships have been won on hard surfaces
A revitalized the Russian player secured his maiden championship for over two years with a win over opponent Moutet in the tournament title decider.
The Russian, a former top-ranked player, has endured a challenging season, achieving just a single victory at the major tournaments and experiencing a setback at the US Open.
His varied form on the professional circuit - and issues with his serve in particular - resulted in him falling of the elite rankings and ultimately splitting with long-term coach Gilles Cervara.
Now collaborating with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, he has steadily advanced in the past month - peaking in a closely contested three-set win over opponent Corentin Moutet.
It is Medvedev's initial title following the Rome competition and maiden on a hardcourt since spring of the previous year.
Victory also signifies Medvedev has achieved 21 championships at 21 different events.
"This marks the first occasion I have attended a tournament with my two daughters at once, so to win a trophy is particularly special," commented tennis professional Medvedev.
"This championship is in honour of my second daughter my daughter, because the first title I won when my child my daughter was delivered was for her."
Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion, had been defeated in his previous six championship matches, comprising in the German tournament earlier this year.
Medvedev's defensive strategy and frequent outbursts on the playing surface had led observers to question if his skill to compete at the highest level was finished.
However the player has made changes in the last few weeks, attempting to approach the net and perform assertively, reinforced by an better serving game.
The champion came back from a disadvantage in the initial set against the tricky Frenchman, taking four of the concluding five games to gain the advantage.
Both players exchanged service breaks in the middle set before the challenger, attempting for his initial professional championship, seized the initiative to create a final set.
Moutet saved four early chances in a close third set before Medvedev won the break to that score to close out the victory.
Fittingly, he secured the win with a rally at the front of the court, with the Frenchman unable to handle a return after a lengthy match.
