Nineteen of the Russian's twenty-one titles have been earned on hard surfaces
A resurgent the Russian player secured his first trophy for nearly 30 months with a win over opponent Moutet in the competition final.
The Russian, a ex- number one, has experienced a difficult season, achieving just one win at the big events and suffering a difficult moment at the American major.
His inconsistency on the ATP Tour - and difficulties with his serve in particular - caused him falling of the top ten and eventually parting ways with long-term trainer Gilles Cervara.
Presently collaborating with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has steadily progressed in the last few weeks - climaxing in a hard-fought competitive triumph over Frenchman Corentin Moutet.
This marks the player's first title following the Rome competition and maiden on a hard court since that period of that year.
Victory also indicates the Russian has won 21 titles at twenty-one different events.
"It's the first time I am participating in a tournament with my two daughters simultaneously, so to get a title is especially meaningful," said world number 14 Daniil Medvedev.
"This title is in tribute of my younger daughter my daughter, because the initial championship I won when my child her name was born was for her."
Medvedev, the past champion, had lost his previous six finals, featuring in that event in the past months.
The player's counter-punching strategy and regular outbursts on the tennis court had led commentators to doubt if his capacity to compete at the elite level was finished.
But the player has implemented adjustments in the past month, attempting to approach the net and perform assertively, supported by an improved serving game.
The champion recovered from a break down in the opening set against the challenging opponent, securing 4 of the concluding five games to gain the advantage.
The pair traded breaks in the second set before the Frenchman, striving for his first ATP Tour victory, gained dominance to create a decider.
He saved 4 early chances in a close deciding set before the champion secured a break to that score to serve for the match.
Appropriately, the winner clinched the win with a point at the net area, with his opponent unable to handle a shot after a lengthy match.
