19 of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been won on hard surfaces
A revitalized the Russian player secured his initial title for nearly 30 months with success over opponent Moutet in the competition title decider.
The athlete, a former number one, has had a difficult year, achieving just a single victory at the Grand Slams and suffering a setback at the American major.
His unpredictability on the professional circuit - and issues with his serve in especial - caused him dropping out of the world's top 10 and eventually separating with long-time mentor Cervara.
Presently training with his coach and his other coach, Medvedev has gradually advanced in the past month - culminating in a hard-fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over opponent Moutet.
It is the player's initial trophy following the Rome competition and first on a hardcourt from spring of that year.
The win also indicates he has achieved 21 championships at twenty-one distinct competitions.
"For the first time I'm at a event with my two daughters together, so to secure a championship is especially meaningful," stated ranked player the champion.
"This victory is in dedication of my younger daughter her name, because the first title I won when my first daughter her name was born was for her."
The tennis star, the 2021 US Open champion, had been defeated in his previous six title deciders, featuring in that event in the past months.
His counter-punching approach and frequent outbursts on the playing surface had prompted observers to question if his capacity to perform at the highest level was finished.
But the player has altered his approach in recent weeks, attempting to come to the net and compete aggressively, reinforced by an improved serving game.
The champion recovered from a disadvantage in the opening set against the tricky Frenchman, winning 4 of the final five games to go ahead.
The pair swapped break points in the middle set before the Frenchman, attempting for his initial professional championship, gained dominance to force a third set.
The opponent saved four early-game break points in a competitive final set before the champion broke to that score to serve for the match.
Fittingly, the winner earned the title with a shot at the net, with his opponent incapable to handle a return after two hours and 38 minutes.
