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A revitalized Medvedev won his maiden championship for over two years with victory over Corentin Moutet in the competition championship match.

Medvedev, a ex- world number one, has experienced a challenging season, achieving just one win at the big events and experiencing a setback at the New York tournament.

Medvedev's inconsistency on the professional circuit - and struggles with his serving in especial - resulted in him dropping out of the world's top 10 and eventually parting ways with long-term coach his previous coach.

Now collaborating with Johansson and his other coach, Medvedev has steadily advanced in the last few weeks - culminating in a closely contested competitive victory over Frenchman Corentin Moutet.

This represents his maiden championship since the Rome competition and initial on a hard surface from March of the previous year.

Victory also signifies the Russian has achieved twenty-one titles at 21 distinct events.

"It's the first time I have attended a tournament with my children simultaneously, so to win a trophy is particularly special," commented tennis professional the champion.

"This championship is in honour of my younger daughter my daughter, because the maiden victory I won when my child her name was born was for her."

Medvedev, the past champion, had failed in his previous six title deciders, including in that event previously this season.

The player's retrieving play style and frequent reactions on court had prompted commentators to question if his ability to play at the highest level was over.

But the 29-year-old has altered his approach in the last few weeks, attempting to advance forward and compete positively, reinforced by an improved service.

The champion fought back from a disadvantage in the initial set against the challenging Moutet, securing four of the last five games to go ahead.

The competitors swapped breaks in the second set before the Frenchman, attempting for his maiden tour victory, took control to create a decider.

He saved 4 early opportunities in a tight final set before the Russian broke to 15 to serve for the match.

Suitably, he earned the win with a point at the net area, with Moutet unable to control a shot after a lengthy match.