19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 championships have been earned on hard surfaces
A revitalized Medvedev claimed his initial trophy for nearly 30 months with a win over Corentin Moutet in the tournament title decider.
Medvedev, a ex- number one, has experienced a difficult period, winning just one win at the big events and undergoing a setback at the New York tournament.
Medvedev's unpredictability on the professional circuit - and struggles with his serving in especial - caused him dropping out of the world's top 10 and finally parting ways with long-time trainer Gilles Cervara.
Presently training with Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has gradually advanced in the last few weeks - peaking in a tightly fought competitive win over opponent Moutet.
This represents the player's first title since the 2023 Rome Masters and first on a hard surface from spring of that year.
Success also indicates he has won 21 championships at 21 various tournaments.
"For the first time I'm at a tournament with my two daughters together, so to get a championship is really nice," said ranked player the champion.
"This title is in tribute of my child Victoria, because the maiden victory I got when my first daughter Alisa was born was for her."
Medvedev, the former major winner, had been defeated in his previous six title deciders, featuring in the German tournament previously this season.
His defensive strategy and regular outbursts on the playing surface had caused commentators to wonder if his ability to perform at the elite level was finished.
Yet the athlete has made changes in the past month, striving to approach the net and perform aggressively, reinforced by an enhanced serve.
Medvedev came back from a disadvantage in the opening set against the tricky Moutet, securing 4 of the final five games to go ahead.
The pair traded break points in the following set before the challenger, attempting for his initial professional victory, took control to force a decider.
He rescued four initial break points in a tight final set before Medvedev secured a break to 15 to serve for the match.
Fittingly, the winner earned the win with a rally at the front of the court, with the Frenchman failing to control a shot after over two and a half hours.
