19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 titles have been won on hard courts
A comeback Medvedev won his first trophy for nearly 30 months with success over Corentin Moutet in the competition title decider.
Medvedev, a ex- world number one, has experienced a difficult year, managing just one match at the Grand Slams and undergoing a setback at the US Open.
His unpredictability on the professional circuit - and difficulties with his serving in particular - resulted in him exiting of the top ten and eventually separating with long-term mentor his previous coach.
Presently training with Thomas Johansson and his other coach, Medvedev has steadily advanced in the past month - culminating in a tightly fought competitive victory over opponent Moutet.
It is Medvedev's first championship since the Italian tournament and initial on a hard court from March of 2023.
Success also means Medvedev has achieved twenty-one championships at 21 different competitions.
"It's the first time I have attended a event with my two daughters together, so to secure a championship is particularly special," stated tennis professional Daniil Medvedev.
"This victory is in tribute of my second daughter her name, because the first title I achieved when my older daughter Alisa was born was for her."
Medvedev, the former major winner, had been defeated in his past six finals, including in Halle earlier this year.
The player's counter-punching strategy and recurring emotional displays on the playing surface had prompted commentators to doubt if his skill to play at the highest level was concluded.
Yet the player has implemented adjustments in the past month, attempting to approach the net and play aggressively, backed up by an better serve.
He fought back from a break down in the first set against the difficult Moutet, securing 4 of the last five games to take the lead.
The pair swapped breaks in the middle set before the challenger, attempting for his maiden ATP Tour victory, took control to force a decider.
He defended 4 early-game opportunities in a close final set before Medvedev won the break to that score to serve for the match.
Appropriately, Medvedev secured the win with a point at the front of the court, with the Frenchman failing to handle a volley after a lengthy match.
