19 of Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been achieved on hard courts
A revitalized Daniil Medvedev claimed his maiden trophy for over two years with victory over Corentin Moutet in the competition championship match.
Medvedev, a former top-ranked player, has had a torrid period, winning just a single victory at the big events and experiencing a difficult moment at the New York tournament.
Medvedev's inconsistency on the ATP Tour - and struggles with his serve in particular - resulted in him exiting of the world's top 10 and finally splitting with long-term trainer his previous coach.
Presently training with his coach and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has steadily advanced in the recent weeks - peaking in a closely contested three-set triumph over challenger Corentin Moutet.
This represents the player's maiden trophy after the Rome competition and maiden on a hard surface from that period of the previous year.
Success also signifies the Russian has won twenty-one titles at 21 distinct tournaments.
"For the first time I am participating in a tournament with my children simultaneously, so to get a title is particularly special," stated ranked player the champion.
"This title is in honour of my second daughter my daughter, because the maiden victory I won when my first daughter her name was born was for her."
The tennis star, the former major winner, had failed in his previous six championship matches, including in that event previously this season.
The player's counter-punching play style and regular outbursts on the tennis court had led some to wonder if his capacity to play at the top level was over.
Yet the athlete has made changes in the past month, striving to approach the net and perform positively, supported by an enhanced service.
He came back from a break down in the opening set against the tricky opponent, securing 4 of the last five points to take the lead.
The competitors traded service breaks in the following set before the Frenchman, bidding for his maiden tour title, seized the initiative to force a decider.
The opponent saved 4 initial opportunities in a close third set before Medvedev secured a break to 15 to close out the victory.
Fittingly, he earned the win with a rally at the front of the court, with his opponent failing to manage a volley after two hours and 38 minutes.
