19 of Medvedev's 21 victories have been achieved on hard surfaces
A resurgent Daniil Medvedev won his first championship for over two years with a win over opponent Moutet in the competition title decider.
Medvedev, a ex- number one, has had a challenging period, managing just one match at the big events and undergoing a setback at the New York tournament.
His unpredictability on the ATP Tour - and difficulties with his serve in especial - led to him falling of the world's top 10 and ultimately separating with long-time coach Cervara.
Now collaborating with Thomas Johansson and his other coach, he has gradually advanced in the past month - peaking in a closely contested competitive triumph over challenger Corentin Moutet.
It is the player's initial championship after the Italian tournament and first on a hard surface since that period of that year.
The win also signifies he has achieved twenty-one titles at 21 distinct competitions.
"For the first time I have attended a event with my children simultaneously, so to get a trophy is especially meaningful," commented world number 14 Medvedev.
"This title is in honour of my child my daughter, because the first title I won when my child my daughter was born was for her."
The tennis star, the former major winner, had lost his last six title deciders, featuring in that event in the past months.
Medvedev's counter-punching strategy and recurring outbursts on the playing surface had caused commentators to doubt if his capacity to perform at the highest level was over.
But the athlete has altered his approach in the last few weeks, striving to advance forward and compete aggressively, supported by an enhanced serve.
He fought back from a break down in the initial set against the tricky opponent, securing four of the final five exchanges to take the lead.
The competitors traded breaks in the middle set before the Frenchman, striving for his maiden tour title, seized the initiative to create a decider.
He rescued four early opportunities in a tight final set before the champion secured a break to 15 to close out the victory.
Fittingly, he secured victory with a rally at the net area, with the Frenchman unable to handle a shot after two hours and 38 minutes.
