Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's 21 championships have been won on hardcourt
A resurgent the Russian player secured his first championship for over two years with success over Corentin Moutet in the competition final.
The Russian, a ex- number one, has experienced a difficult year, winning just one match at the big events and undergoing a setback at the American major.
His inconsistency on the professional circuit - and struggles with his serve in especial - led to him exiting of the world's top 10 and eventually splitting with long-time coach Gilles Cervara.
Presently collaborating with Thomas Johansson and his other coach, the tennis star has consistently advanced in the last few weeks - peaking in a closely contested three-set victory over challenger Moutet.
This marks the player's first title since the Rome competition and maiden on a hard surface from that period of the previous year.
Success also means Medvedev has secured 21 titles at 21 distinct tournaments.
"This marks the first occasion I'm at a event with my both daughters simultaneously, so to win a title is really nice," stated tennis professional the champion.
"This victory is in tribute of my younger daughter Victoria, because the maiden victory I won when my child my daughter was delivered was for her."
The athlete, the 2021 US Open champion, had lost his previous six finals, comprising in Halle previously this season.
The player's counter-punching strategy and recurring reactions on the tennis court had caused commentators to question if his capacity to compete at the top level was over.
Yet the athlete has made changes in the last few weeks, attempting to come to the net and compete positively, reinforced by an improved serving game.
Medvedev recovered from a disadvantage in the opening set against the difficult Moutet, taking 4 of the final five exchanges to gain the advantage.
Both players exchanged breaks in the middle set before the Frenchman, striving for his maiden tour victory, took control to create a decider.
Moutet rescued four initial chances in a competitive final set before the Russian broke to fifteen to secure the win.
Fittingly, Medvedev secured victory with a shot at the front of the court, with his opponent incapable to manage a return after over two and a half hours.
