19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 victories have been earned on hard surfaces
A resurgent the Russian player claimed his initial championship for 882 days with victory over Corentin Moutet in the competition championship match.
The athlete, a ex- world number one, has endured a torrid period, winning just one win at the major tournaments and experiencing a meltdown at the New York tournament.
His inconsistency on the ATP Tour - and struggles with his serving in specific - resulted in him exiting of the world's top 10 and ultimately parting ways with former coach Gilles Cervara.
Currently training with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has steadily progressed in the last few weeks - peaking in a hard-fought three-set triumph over opponent Moutet.
It is Medvedev's initial championship since the 2023 Rome Masters and first on a hard court since spring of 2023.
Victory also indicates the Russian has achieved 21 victories at 21 distinct tournaments.
"For the first time I am participating in a tournament with my two daughters at once, so to get a championship is really nice," stated world number 14 Medvedev.
"This title is in tribute of my child her name, because the first title I got when my child Alisa was born was for her."
The tennis star, the former major winner, had failed in his previous six championship matches, comprising in the German tournament earlier this year.
The player's defensive strategy and frequent reactions on the tennis court had prompted some to question if his skill to play at the highest level was finished.
But the 29-year-old has altered his approach in the past month, attempting to advance forward and play aggressively, supported by an improved service.
Medvedev came back from a disadvantage in the initial set against the difficult Frenchman, winning four of the final five games to go ahead.
The competitors swapped breaks in the following set before Moutet, striving for his initial professional victory, took control to force a third set.
He saved four early break points in a close deciding set before the Russian secured a break to 15 to secure the win.
Suitably, he secured the win with a rally at the front of the court, with the Frenchman failing to manage a return after a lengthy match.
