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A revitalized the Russian player secured his initial trophy for nearly 30 months with success over opponent Moutet in the competition title decider.

Medvedev, a former world number one, has experienced a torrid year, winning just a single victory at the Grand Slams and undergoing a difficult moment at the US Open.

The player's unpredictability on the ATP Tour - and issues with his serve in particular - resulted in him exiting of the top ten and finally splitting with former trainer Gilles Cervara.

Currently working with his coach and Goetzke, he has consistently progressed in the last few weeks - peaking in a tightly fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over opponent Moutet.

It is the player's first championship after the Rome competition and maiden on a hard court since March of the previous year.

Success also signifies Medvedev has secured 21 titles at twenty-one different competitions.

"For the first time I have attended a event with my both daughters at once, so to secure a trophy is really nice," commented world number 14 Medvedev.

"This championship is in dedication of my second daughter Victoria, because the maiden victory I got when my first daughter her name was born 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 defensive play style and frequent emotional displays on the tennis court had led commentators to wonder if his skill to compete at the top level was finished.

But the 29-year-old has made changes in recent weeks, making an effort to advance forward and compete positively, backed up by an better serve.

Medvedev fought back from a break down in the opening set against the challenging Moutet, securing 4 of the final five points to take the lead.

Both players swapped break points in the second set before the Frenchman, striving for his initial ATP Tour victory, took control to create a decider.

The opponent rescued 4 initial opportunities in a close third set before the champion broke to that score to secure the win.

Suitably, Medvedev earned the title with a shot at the net, with Moutet incapable to handle a return after a lengthy match.