19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 championships have been earned on hardcourt
A resurgent Medvedev claimed his first title for nearly 30 months with victory over Corentin Moutet in the tournament championship match.
The Russian, a ex- world number one, has experienced a torrid period, managing just one match at the major tournaments and undergoing a meltdown at the New York tournament.
Medvedev's unpredictability on the ATP Tour - and issues with his serve in particular - led to him dropping out of the top ten and eventually separating with long-term trainer Cervara.
Currently working with his coach and his other coach, he has steadily progressed in the last few weeks - climaxing in a closely contested three-set triumph over opponent Moutet.
This represents the player's first title since the 2023 Rome Masters and first on a hardcourt after spring of the previous year.
The win also means the Russian has secured 21 titles at 21 distinct tournaments.
"It's the first time I have attended a tournament with my children simultaneously, so to win a trophy is especially meaningful," commented ranked player Medvedev.
"This victory is in tribute of my second daughter my daughter, because the maiden victory I got when my older daughter Alisa was born was for her."
Medvedev, the past champion, had lost his last six title deciders, comprising in the German tournament previously this season.
His defensive approach and recurring outbursts on the tennis court had caused commentators to doubt if his skill to compete at the highest level was over.
However the athlete has made changes in the past month, making an effort to advance forward and compete positively, supported by an better service.
He recovered from a disadvantage in the first set against the tricky opponent, taking 4 of the final five exchanges to gain the advantage.
The competitors exchanged breaks in the following set before the challenger, striving for his maiden ATP Tour championship, seized the initiative to push for a final set.
The opponent saved 4 early-game chances in a close deciding set before Medvedev won the break to 15 to secure the win.
Appropriately, he clinched victory with a shot at the front of the court, with his opponent incapable to control a shot after a lengthy match.
