19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 victories have been earned on hardcourt
A comeback Daniil Medvedev secured his first title for nearly 30 months with success over opponent Moutet in the competition final.
Medvedev, a former top-ranked player, has had a difficult season, achieving just one match at the Grand Slams and suffering a setback at the US Open.
Medvedev's unpredictability on the professional circuit - and issues with his service game in particular - led to him falling of the elite rankings and finally separating with former mentor Cervara.
Presently training with Johansson and Goetzke, he has consistently progressed in the recent weeks - climaxing in a hard-fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 win over opponent Corentin Moutet.
It is Medvedev's first title after the Italian tournament and maiden on a hard surface after spring of that year.
Victory also signifies Medvedev has won twenty-one victories at twenty-one different competitions.
"It's the first time I have attended a tournament with my two daughters at once, so to secure a championship is really nice," commented ranked player Daniil Medvedev.
"This victory is in dedication of my child her name, because the initial championship I won when my child her name was born was for her."
The athlete, the past champion, had failed in his last six finals, comprising in that event earlier this year.
Medvedev's defensive strategy and frequent reactions on the playing surface had prompted some to doubt if his capacity to perform at the top level was concluded.
Yet the 29-year-old has altered his approach in recent weeks, striving to approach the net and play positively, supported by an better service.
The champion fought back from a deficit in the initial set against the challenging opponent, taking four of the last five exchanges to go ahead.
The pair exchanged service breaks in the following set before the Frenchman, striving for his initial tour title, gained dominance to push for a third set.
He rescued four early-game chances in a close deciding set before Medvedev broke to 15 to serve for the match.
Fittingly, he earned the win with a rally at the net, with his opponent unable to control a volley after over two and a half hours.
