Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's 21 championships have been won on hard courts
A resurgent Daniil Medvedev claimed his maiden championship for nearly 30 months with a win over opponent Moutet in the competition final.
The Russian, a ex- top-ranked player, has had a difficult season, managing just one win at the big events and undergoing a setback at the US Open.
His unpredictability on the professional circuit - and difficulties with his serve in specific - led to him dropping out of the top ten and ultimately separating with long-term coach his previous coach.
Presently working with Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has consistently improved in the last few weeks - culminating in a tightly fought three-set win over opponent Corentin Moutet.
It is his maiden trophy following the Rome competition and maiden on a hardcourt from spring of 2023.
The win also signifies Medvedev has achieved 21 titles at twenty-one distinct competitions.
"For the first time I am participating in a tournament with my two daughters simultaneously, so to secure a championship is particularly special," stated ranked player Medvedev.
"This championship is in tribute of my younger daughter my daughter, because the initial championship I achieved when my older daughter her name was born was for her."
The athlete, the 2021 US Open champion, had lost his previous six championship matches, including in that event in the past months.
His defensive play style and recurring emotional displays on the tennis court had caused observers to wonder if his ability to perform at the elite level was over.
However the athlete has altered his approach in the past month, striving to approach the net and play aggressively, reinforced by an enhanced serve.
He came back from a disadvantage in the opening set against the tricky Frenchman, taking 4 of the final five games to gain the advantage.
Both players exchanged break points in the second set before the challenger, attempting for his first professional victory, seized the initiative to force a decider.
The opponent rescued four initial break points in a tight third set before the Russian broke to 15 to secure the win.
Fittingly, he secured the win with a rally at the net area, with the Frenchman failing to manage a volley after over two and a half hours.
