19 of Medvedev's 21 victories have been earned on hard surfaces
A comeback Daniil Medvedev claimed his initial championship for 882 days with a win over Corentin Moutet in the tournament title decider.
Medvedev, a former world number one, has experienced a difficult season, winning just one win at the Grand Slams and suffering a setback at the New York tournament.
Medvedev's unpredictability on the professional circuit - and issues with his serving in particular - led to him exiting of the world's top 10 and eventually separating with long-term coach his previous coach.
Presently collaborating with his coach and his other coach, the tennis star has gradually improved in the last few weeks - peaking in a tightly fought competitive win over Frenchman Corentin Moutet.
It is his initial title after the 2023 Rome Masters and first on a hardcourt after spring of the previous year.
Success also indicates he has achieved 21 victories at 21 various competitions.
"This marks the first occasion I have attended a event with my two daughters at once, so to secure a trophy is really nice," commented ranked player the champion.
"This title is in tribute of my second daughter her name, because the initial championship I achieved when my child Alisa was born was for her."
Medvedev, the former major winner, had failed in his last six title deciders, comprising in the German tournament earlier this year.
His defensive strategy and recurring emotional displays on the tennis court had prompted some to question if his skill to perform at the highest level was concluded.
Yet the player has altered his approach in recent weeks, attempting to approach the net and play assertively, backed up by an improved serve.
Medvedev came back from a disadvantage in the opening set against the tricky Frenchman, taking four of the last five points to gain the advantage.
Both players exchanged service breaks in the second set before the challenger, attempting for his maiden ATP Tour championship, took control to create a decider.
Moutet rescued four early break points in a close final set before Medvedev broke to 15 to serve for the match.
Suitably, the winner secured the title with a rally at the front of the court, with his opponent failing to manage a return after a lengthy match.
