19 of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one championships have been won on hardcourt
A resurgent the Russian player won his first trophy for over two years with success over Corentin Moutet in the tournament championship match.
Medvedev, a ex- top-ranked player, has endured a torrid year, managing just one match at the Grand Slams and undergoing a setback at the New York tournament.
His unpredictability on the ATP Tour - and struggles with his serving in specific - led to him exiting of the elite rankings and eventually separating with long-term mentor Gilles Cervara.
Presently training with Johansson and his other coach, the tennis star has gradually advanced in the recent weeks - culminating in a hard-fought competitive victory over Frenchman Corentin Moutet.
This represents the player's initial title after the Rome competition and first on a hard surface from that period of that year.
Victory also signifies Medvedev has won 21 championships at 21 distinct tournaments.
"For the first time I have attended a competition with my two daughters simultaneously, so to win a trophy is really nice," commented world number 14 Medvedev.
"This title is in tribute of my second daughter her name, because the initial championship I achieved when my older daughter her name was delivered was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had lost his previous six finals, featuring in that event previously this season.
Medvedev's retrieving strategy and regular outbursts on court had prompted commentators to doubt if his ability to play at the elite level was over.
But the athlete has made changes in the last few weeks, making an effort to come to the net and compete assertively, supported by an enhanced service.
The champion recovered from a deficit in the opening set against the tricky opponent, winning 4 of the concluding five games to gain the advantage.
Both players traded break points in the middle set before the challenger, attempting for his maiden tour championship, took control to force a third set.
He saved 4 initial break points in a tight third set before Medvedev secured a break to fifteen to secure the win.
Fittingly, he earned the title with a point at the net area, with Moutet unable to handle a shot after over two and a half hours.
