19 of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one championships have been won on hard surfaces
A revitalized the Russian player claimed his maiden trophy for 882 days with a win over opponent Moutet in the competition championship match.
The athlete, a former world number one, has had a torrid season, winning just one match at the Grand Slams and suffering a meltdown at the New York tournament.
The player's unpredictability on the tennis tour - and struggles with his serving in particular - caused him exiting of the top ten and eventually parting ways with long-term trainer Gilles Cervara.
Presently working with his coach and Rohan Goetzke, he has consistently improved in the past month - culminating in a closely contested competitive victory over challenger Corentin Moutet.
This marks his initial title since the Italian tournament and initial on a hard surface since spring of the previous year.
Victory also signifies he has won 21 victories at 21 different competitions.
"This marks the first occasion I have attended a event with my children simultaneously, so to secure a title is particularly special," commented world number 14 Daniil Medvedev.
"This victory is in honour of my younger daughter my daughter, because the first title I got when my older daughter Alisa was delivered was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had failed in his last six championship matches, comprising in the German tournament previously this season.
The player's retrieving play style and regular reactions on court had led observers to wonder if his ability to perform at the top level was finished.
Yet the 29-year-old has made changes in the past month, attempting to approach the net and perform assertively, supported by an enhanced service.
The champion came back from a break down in the first set against the tricky Frenchman, winning four of the concluding five points to take the lead.
The pair exchanged break points in the following set before the Frenchman, attempting for his first professional victory, took control to push for a final set.
The opponent rescued 4 early opportunities in a close final set before the champion won the break to fifteen to close out the victory.
Appropriately, he secured the win with a point at the net area, with the Frenchman failing to manage a volley after a lengthy match.
