Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one titles have been earned on hardcourt
A resurgent the Russian player claimed his maiden championship for over two years with victory over opponent Moutet in the tournament championship match.
The Russian, a ex- world number one, has endured a difficult year, winning just a single victory at the Grand Slams and experiencing a difficult moment at the American major.
Medvedev's varied form on the ATP Tour - and issues with his service game in specific - resulted in him exiting of the world's top 10 and finally parting ways with long-term trainer Cervara.
Now training with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has gradually progressed in the recent weeks - peaking in a hard-fought three-set victory over opponent Corentin Moutet.
This marks the player's first title following the Italian tournament and first on a hard court since that period of 2023.
Success also means the Russian has won twenty-one titles at twenty-one various competitions.
"This marks the first occasion I am participating in a competition with my children at once, so to win a title is especially meaningful," commented world number 14 Medvedev.
"This victory is in tribute of my younger daughter my daughter, because the initial championship I got when my older daughter Alisa was born was for her."
The tennis star, the past champion, had been defeated in his past six title deciders, comprising in the German tournament previously this season.
His counter-punching strategy and frequent reactions on the playing surface had prompted observers to question if his ability to play at the elite level was finished.
Yet the athlete has altered his approach in the last few weeks, making an effort to approach the net and perform assertively, reinforced by an enhanced serving game.
Medvedev recovered from a disadvantage in the opening set against the tricky Moutet, securing four of the final five exchanges to gain the advantage.
The pair exchanged break points in the middle set before the challenger, bidding for his maiden tour victory, took control to create a final set.
He defended 4 early-game opportunities in a tight deciding set before the Russian won the break to that score to close out the victory.
Fittingly, Medvedev secured the title with a shot at the front of the court, with his opponent unable to handle a return after a lengthy match.
