19 of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one titles have been earned on hard courts
A revitalized Daniil Medvedev won his maiden trophy for over two years with success over Corentin Moutet in the competition title decider.
The Russian, a former number one, has experienced a difficult season, managing just one match at the big events and undergoing a setback at the American major.
His unpredictability on the ATP Tour - and issues with his serving in particular - led to him exiting of the top ten and finally splitting with former coach Cervara.
Presently collaborating with Thomas Johansson and his other coach, the tennis star has gradually progressed in the past month - peaking in a tightly fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over challenger Moutet.
It is his initial championship after the 2023 Rome Masters and first on a hard surface after spring of 2023.
Success also signifies he has won twenty-one championships at 21 different events.
"It's the first time I have attended a tournament with my both daughters at once, so to secure a championship is particularly special," said world number 14 Daniil Medvedev.
"This title is in honour of my child my daughter, because the initial championship I won when my older daughter her name was delivered was for her."
Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion, had been defeated in his past six finals, comprising in Halle in the past months.
The player's counter-punching approach and frequent outbursts on court had caused observers to question if his capacity to play at the elite level was over.
However the athlete has altered his approach in recent weeks, making an effort to advance forward and play positively, supported by an better serve.
He recovered from a deficit in the first set against the tricky Frenchman, taking four of the last five points to take the lead.
The pair exchanged service breaks in the middle set before the Frenchman, bidding for his first ATP Tour title, seized the initiative to push for a decider.
He defended four early-game chances in a close third set before Medvedev won the break to 15 to close out the victory.
Suitably, he clinched the win with a rally at the net area, with his opponent incapable to control a return after two hours and 38 minutes.
