Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's 21 victories have been earned on hard courts
A revitalized Medvedev won his initial championship for nearly 30 months with victory over opponent Moutet in the competition title decider.
The Russian, a ex- number one, has experienced a difficult year, winning just one win at the major tournaments and undergoing a setback at the New York tournament.
His varied form on the professional circuit - and issues with his serve in specific - caused him exiting of the top ten and finally parting ways with former coach Cervara.
Presently collaborating with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, Medvedev has steadily advanced in the last few weeks - peaking in a closely contested competitive victory over opponent Moutet.
This marks the player's initial trophy after the Italian tournament and initial on a hard court from that period of the previous year.
Success also signifies the Russian has won 21 championships at twenty-one distinct competitions.
"For the first time I have attended a event with my two daughters together, so to get a trophy is particularly special," said tennis professional Medvedev.
"This championship is in dedication of my second daughter Victoria, because the initial championship I achieved when my child Alisa was born was for her."
Medvedev, the past champion, had lost his past six title deciders, comprising in Halle previously this season.
The player's counter-punching approach and recurring reactions on the tennis court had caused observers to doubt if his skill to play at the highest level was finished.
But the athlete has altered his approach in the last few weeks, attempting to advance forward and play positively, backed up by an improved serving game.
The champion recovered from a disadvantage in the opening set against the challenging Frenchman, winning four of the concluding five games to take the lead.
Both players swapped breaks in the middle set before the Frenchman, bidding for his maiden ATP Tour championship, took control to create a third set.
Moutet rescued 4 initial opportunities in a close final set before Medvedev broke to 15 to serve for the match.
Suitably, the winner secured victory with a shot at the front of the court, with his opponent incapable to manage a volley after a lengthy match.
