19 of Medvedev's 21 victories have been won on hard courts
A resurgent Daniil Medvedev secured his initial title for over two years with victory over Corentin Moutet in the tournament final.
The Russian, a former world number one, has endured a difficult season, managing just one win at the big events and suffering a meltdown at the New York tournament.
His unpredictability on the professional circuit - and struggles with his serving in especial - led to him dropping out of the elite rankings and eventually splitting with long-term coach Cervara.
Now working with his coach and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has gradually progressed in the last few weeks - peaking in a hard-fought competitive triumph over challenger Corentin Moutet.
It is Medvedev's first championship following the Italian tournament and first on a hard court from March of the previous year.
The win also means the Russian has won 21 victories at twenty-one various events.
"It's the first time I'm at a tournament with my children at once, so to get a championship is especially meaningful," commented world number 14 the champion.
"This victory is in dedication of my second daughter Victoria, because the first title I won when my first daughter Alisa was born was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had been defeated in his previous six finals, comprising in Halle previously this season.
His counter-punching approach and regular emotional displays on court had prompted some to question if his capacity to compete at the elite level was concluded.
But the athlete has implemented adjustments in the last few weeks, attempting to advance forward and compete assertively, supported by an better serve.
He came back from a disadvantage in the opening set against the difficult opponent, securing four of the final five exchanges to gain the advantage.
The pair swapped breaks in the middle set before Moutet, bidding for his initial tour championship, gained dominance to force a third set.
Moutet rescued 4 early break points in a competitive final set before Medvedev secured a break to that score to close out the victory.
Suitably, the winner earned the win with a shot at the front of the court, with his opponent incapable to handle a volley after two hours and 38 minutes.
