Nineteen of Medvedev's 21 championships have been achieved on hard courts
A comeback Daniil Medvedev secured his first trophy for 882 days with victory over Frenchman Moutet in the competition title decider.
The athlete, a former world number one, has endured a challenging year, managing just a single victory at the Grand Slams and undergoing a difficult moment at the US Open.
Medvedev's inconsistency on the tennis tour - and issues with his service game in particular - caused him exiting of the top ten and finally splitting with long-term trainer Gilles Cervara.
Now collaborating with his coach and Rohan Goetzke, he has gradually progressed in the recent weeks - climaxing in a tightly fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 win over opponent Moutet.
It is his initial trophy following the Italian tournament and initial on a hardcourt since March of 2023.
Success also indicates the Russian has won 21 victories at twenty-one various tournaments.
"It's the first time I am participating in a competition with my both daughters at once, so to secure a championship is especially meaningful," commented ranked player Daniil Medvedev.
"This championship is in dedication of my second daughter Victoria, because the first title I got when my child Alisa was delivered was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had lost his last six championship matches, comprising in that event previously this season.
His counter-punching approach and regular reactions on the tennis court had caused observers to doubt if his skill to play at the elite level was over.
But the player has implemented adjustments in the last few weeks, attempting to advance forward and perform positively, supported by an better serving game.
Medvedev recovered from a disadvantage in the first set against the challenging Moutet, taking four of the concluding five points to gain the advantage.
Both players traded breaks in the second set before the Frenchman, bidding for his first professional victory, seized the initiative to push for a decider.
He rescued four initial chances in a tight final set before the champion broke to 15 to close out the victory.
Appropriately, Medvedev secured the win with a point at the front of the court, with his opponent incapable to manage a shot after over two and a half hours.
