Comeback Daniil Medvedev Claims Maiden Trophy in 882 Days
19 of the Russian's 21 championships have been won on hard surfaces
A revitalized the Russian player secured his initial championship for over two years with success over opponent Moutet in the competition final.
The Russian, a former number one, has endured a difficult season, winning just one win at the major tournaments and experiencing a meltdown at the US Open.
His unpredictability on the professional circuit - and issues with his service game in specific - caused him exiting of the world's top 10 and finally separating with long-term coach Cervara.
Currently training with Thomas Johansson and his other coach, Medvedev has consistently progressed in the recent weeks - climaxing in a hard-fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over Frenchman Moutet.
This represents his maiden trophy after the Rome competition and first on a hardcourt since spring of the previous year.
Victory also means he has achieved twenty-one titles at twenty-one various tournaments.
"This marks the first occasion I'm at a competition with my both daughters simultaneously, so to win a trophy is particularly special," commented world number 14 Medvedev.
"This championship is in honour of my child her name, because the initial championship I won when my older daughter my daughter was delivered was for her."
Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion, had failed in his last six championship matches, including in that event previously this season.
The player's defensive strategy and recurring outbursts on court had caused observers to doubt if his ability to perform at the elite level was over.
However the 29-year-old has altered his approach in recent weeks, making an effort to approach the net and perform aggressively, backed up by an improved serving game.
The champion recovered from a break down in the first set against the challenging Frenchman, securing four of the concluding five exchanges to go ahead.
Both players exchanged break points in the middle set before the challenger, attempting for his first ATP Tour championship, gained dominance to push for a final set.
He rescued four early chances in a tight third set before the champion broke to 15 to serve for the match.
Suitably, Medvedev secured the win with a shot at the front of the court, with Moutet incapable to control a return after two hours and 38 minutes.