Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one titles have been achieved on hard surfaces
A comeback Medvedev secured his initial title for 882 days with success over Frenchman Moutet in the tournament title decider.
The athlete, a former world number one, has endured a challenging year, managing just a single victory at the Grand Slams and undergoing a setback at the US Open.
His inconsistency on the professional circuit - and difficulties with his service game in specific - resulted in him exiting of the world's top 10 and ultimately separating with long-time coach his previous coach.
Presently collaborating with his coach and his other coach, the tennis star has gradually advanced in the past month - peaking in a hard-fought three-set win over opponent Corentin Moutet.
This represents his initial championship following the Rome competition and first on a hardcourt from that period of the previous year.
The win also signifies he has achieved twenty-one championships at 21 various tournaments.
"For the first time I am participating in a tournament with my both daughters together, so to get a championship is especially meaningful," commented tennis professional the champion.
"This title is in dedication of my child Victoria, because the maiden victory I achieved when my older daughter Alisa was born was for her."
The tennis star, the former major winner, had been defeated in his past six title deciders, including in Halle earlier this year.
His counter-punching play style and frequent reactions on the playing surface had caused some to wonder if his skill to play at the elite level was finished.
But the player has made changes in the last few weeks, attempting to approach the net and compete aggressively, supported by an better service.
He recovered from a deficit in the initial set against the challenging Frenchman, taking four of the final five games to gain the advantage.
Both players swapped service breaks in the second set before Moutet, attempting for his first professional victory, took control to push for a final set.
The opponent saved 4 initial opportunities in a close final set before Medvedev secured a break to 15 to close out the victory.
Appropriately, Medvedev clinched the title with a point at the front of the court, with the Frenchman incapable to control a return after a lengthy match.
