Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's 21 championships have been won on hardcourt
A comeback Medvedev won his first championship for nearly 30 months with success over Frenchman Moutet in the competition title decider.
The athlete, a former number one, has had a difficult season, achieving just one win at the big events and undergoing a meltdown at the American major.
His varied form on the professional circuit - and struggles with his serve in specific - resulted in him falling of the top ten and eventually separating with long-time trainer Gilles Cervara.
Now training with Thomas Johansson and his other coach, the tennis star has consistently advanced in the last few weeks - culminating in a tightly fought competitive win over challenger Corentin Moutet.
It is Medvedev's initial trophy after the Rome competition and initial on a hardcourt after March of 2023.
The win also signifies Medvedev has achieved 21 titles at 21 different competitions.
"It's the first time I am participating in a event with my two daughters together, so to win a trophy is really nice," commented tennis professional the champion.
"This title is in honour of my younger daughter Victoria, because the initial championship I got when my child my daughter was delivered was for her."
The tennis star, the past champion, had been defeated in his last six championship matches, comprising in that event in the past months.
Medvedev's retrieving play style and recurring reactions on the playing surface had led observers to doubt if his capacity to compete at the top level was over.
But the player has made changes in the last few weeks, striving to advance forward and perform positively, reinforced by an enhanced serve.
He recovered from a disadvantage in the first set against the difficult Frenchman, winning four of the final five games to gain the advantage.
Both players traded service breaks in the following set before Moutet, bidding for his maiden ATP Tour victory, seized the initiative to push for a decider.
Moutet rescued four initial chances in a tight third set before the Russian secured a break to fifteen to serve for the match.
Fittingly, the winner earned victory with a rally at the net area, with his opponent incapable to manage a volley after two hours and 38 minutes.
