19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 championships have been earned on hard surfaces
A comeback Daniil Medvedev claimed his first title for nearly 30 months with success over opponent Moutet in the competition final.
The athlete, a ex- world number one, has experienced a challenging season, achieving just one win at the big events and undergoing a difficult moment at the US Open.
His inconsistency on the ATP Tour - and struggles with his serving in specific - led to him falling of the elite rankings and eventually separating with long-term mentor Cervara.
Presently training with Thomas Johansson and Goetzke, the tennis star has gradually improved in the recent weeks - culminating in a closely contested three-set win over challenger Moutet.
This represents Medvedev's initial title after the Rome competition and initial on a hard court after March of the previous year.
Success also means the Russian has won twenty-one championships at 21 various tournaments.
"For the first time I'm at a tournament with my both daughters at once, so to win a trophy is particularly special," commented world number 14 Daniil Medvedev.
"This title is in tribute of my child my daughter, because the maiden victory I achieved when my older daughter Alisa was born was for her."
Medvedev, the past champion, had been defeated in his past six finals, featuring in the German tournament previously this season.
The player's defensive play style and recurring outbursts on court had led commentators to question if his ability to perform at the top level was finished.
But the 29-year-old has altered his approach in the last few weeks, making an effort to advance forward and play positively, supported by an improved serve.
He fought back from a break down in the first set against the challenging Frenchman, winning 4 of the concluding five points to take the lead.
The competitors traded service breaks in the following set before the challenger, striving for his maiden ATP Tour victory, seized the initiative to force a third set.
The opponent defended 4 initial break points in a competitive deciding set before the Russian secured a break to 15 to secure the win.
Suitably, he earned the title with a shot at the net, with the Frenchman incapable to control a shot after two hours and 38 minutes.
