19 of Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been achieved on hard courts
A resurgent Daniil Medvedev claimed his initial trophy for over two years with victory over Corentin Moutet in the tournament title decider.
The athlete, a former world number one, has endured a challenging year, managing just a single victory at the big events and undergoing a setback at the American major.
The player's varied form on the tennis tour - and difficulties with his service game in especial - caused him falling of the world's top 10 and eventually separating with long-time mentor his previous coach.
Presently working with Thomas Johansson and his other coach, Medvedev has gradually progressed in the past month - peaking in a hard-fought competitive triumph over opponent Moutet.
It is his initial trophy since the Italian tournament and initial on a hardcourt since that period of that year.
Victory also means Medvedev has won twenty-one championships at 21 various events.
"This marks the first occasion I am participating in a event with my two daughters simultaneously, so to win a championship is especially meaningful," said tennis professional Daniil Medvedev.
"This victory is in honour of my second daughter Victoria, because the maiden victory I got when my first daughter Alisa was born was for her."
Medvedev, the past champion, had failed in his previous six title deciders, including in Halle in the past months.
The player's counter-punching strategy and recurring emotional displays on court had prompted some to question if his capacity to perform at the top level was finished.
Yet the player has made changes in recent weeks, striving to come to the net and play assertively, supported by an improved serve.
The champion recovered from a deficit in the first set against the tricky Moutet, taking 4 of the final five games to take the lead.
The pair swapped breaks in the middle set before the Frenchman, attempting for his maiden tour championship, seized the initiative to force a final set.
Moutet defended 4 early-game chances in a close third set before Medvedev won the break to 15 to secure the win.
Fittingly, Medvedev earned the title with a rally at the net, with his opponent incapable to control a shot after a lengthy match.
