19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 victories have been earned on hardcourt
A revitalized Medvedev claimed his initial trophy for nearly 30 months with success over Corentin Moutet in the tournament final.
The athlete, a ex- number one, has endured a torrid season, winning just one win at the major tournaments and suffering a setback at the New York tournament.
The player's unpredictability on the tennis tour - and issues with his serving in particular - resulted in him falling of the world's top 10 and eventually separating with former mentor his previous coach.
Presently training with Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has consistently progressed in the recent weeks - culminating in a closely contested competitive triumph over opponent Corentin Moutet.
This represents Medvedev's first championship following the 2023 Rome Masters and initial on a hard court since spring of the previous year.
Success also means he has secured twenty-one titles at twenty-one various events.
"For the first time I'm at a competition with my both daughters simultaneously, so to secure a title is particularly special," said world number 14 Medvedev.
"This victory is in tribute of my younger daughter Victoria, because the maiden victory I achieved when my child her name was delivered was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had lost his last six finals, comprising in the German tournament in the past months.
His defensive approach and frequent reactions on court had prompted observers to doubt if his skill to play at the top level was concluded.
However the athlete has altered his approach in the last few weeks, making an effort to approach the net and play assertively, reinforced by an better serving game.
The champion recovered from a deficit in the first set against the tricky Frenchman, winning four of the concluding five games to go ahead.
The competitors traded service breaks in the following set before the Frenchman, bidding for his initial ATP Tour title, seized the initiative to push for a decider.
Moutet rescued 4 early chances in a competitive third set before the champion broke to fifteen to serve for the match.
Fittingly, Medvedev secured the title with a shot at the net area, with his opponent unable to manage a shot after two hours and 38 minutes.