19 of Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been won on hardcourt
A resurgent Daniil Medvedev secured his maiden title for 882 days with a win over Corentin Moutet in the competition championship match.
Medvedev, a ex- number one, has had a difficult year, winning just one win at the major tournaments and undergoing a meltdown at the New York tournament.
His varied form on the professional circuit - and issues with his serving in particular - led to him exiting of the world's top 10 and ultimately splitting with long-time trainer Gilles Cervara.
Now working with his coach and Rohan Goetzke, he has consistently advanced in the last few weeks - peaking in a closely contested competitive victory over challenger Moutet.
This marks his maiden title after the Rome competition and first on a hard court since spring of 2023.
The win also means Medvedev has secured 21 titles at twenty-one various tournaments.
"It's the first time I'm at a tournament with my two daughters together, so to get a championship is especially meaningful," commented world number 14 the champion.
"This title is in tribute of my child her name, because the maiden victory I won when my older daughter Alisa was born was for her."
Medvedev, the past champion, had lost his previous six championship matches, comprising in that event previously this season.
The player's defensive approach and recurring outbursts on the tennis court had prompted observers to doubt if his ability to compete at the elite level was concluded.
However the player has implemented adjustments in recent weeks, attempting to advance forward and play assertively, reinforced by an better service.
He recovered from a deficit in the initial set against the challenging opponent, taking four of the last five points to gain the advantage.
Both players traded service breaks in the middle set before Moutet, bidding for his first tour victory, gained dominance to force a decider.
He rescued four initial break points in a competitive final set before the Russian secured a break to 15 to close out the victory.
Suitably, he secured victory with a rally at the net area, with the Frenchman unable to handle a return after a lengthy match.
