19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 victories have been won on hardcourt
A revitalized the Russian player won his maiden trophy for nearly 30 months with a win over Corentin Moutet in the competition title decider.
The Russian, a former world number one, has endured a challenging season, achieving just one win at the major tournaments and suffering a difficult moment at the American major.
Medvedev's varied form on the ATP Tour - and issues with his service game in especial - caused him falling of the elite rankings and ultimately parting ways with long-time mentor his previous coach.
Presently collaborating with his coach and his other coach, the tennis star has steadily advanced in the recent weeks - culminating in a hard-fought three-set win over opponent Corentin Moutet.
It is his maiden championship since the Rome competition and maiden on a hardcourt from that period of 2023.
The win also indicates he has won 21 victories at 21 distinct tournaments.
"For the first time I have attended a tournament with my both daughters simultaneously, so to get a championship is particularly special," commented tennis professional the champion.
"This victory is in dedication of my child Victoria, because the initial championship I won when my first daughter Alisa was born was for her."
The tennis star, the former major winner, had failed in his last six finals, including in that event in the past months.
The player's retrieving strategy and frequent outbursts on court had led observers to question if his skill to perform at the highest level was over.
But the athlete has made changes in recent weeks, attempting to come to the net and compete positively, reinforced by an better serve.
Medvedev recovered from a deficit in the opening set against the tricky opponent, taking 4 of the final five exchanges to take the lead.
The pair exchanged service breaks in the following set before the Frenchman, attempting for his maiden tour victory, gained dominance to force a decider.
He defended four initial chances in a tight deciding set before Medvedev won the break to that score to close out the victory.
Fittingly, he clinched the win with a rally at the net area, with his opponent failing to manage a volley after two hours and 38 minutes.
