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A revitalized the Russian player secured his initial trophy for 882 days with success over Corentin Moutet in the competition championship match.

Medvedev, a former number one, has had a difficult year, managing just one win at the Grand Slams and suffering a meltdown at the US Open.

His varied form on the professional circuit - and difficulties with his service game in particular - led to him falling of the elite rankings and eventually separating with long-term coach Gilles Cervara.

Presently collaborating with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, he has consistently advanced in the recent weeks - peaking in a closely contested competitive victory over opponent Corentin Moutet.

It is the player's maiden title since the Rome competition and initial on a hardcourt since that period of the previous year.

Victory also means Medvedev has won twenty-one championships at twenty-one different competitions.

"It's the first time I have attended a event with my two daughters at once, so to secure a title is especially meaningful," stated ranked player Medvedev.

"This victory is in tribute of my second daughter Victoria, because the initial championship I won when my child Alisa was born was for her."

The athlete, the former major winner, had been defeated in his previous six championship matches, including in Halle previously this season.

The player's defensive approach and frequent reactions on the tennis court had led observers to wonder if his ability to play at the elite level was finished.

However the player has implemented adjustments in the last few weeks, making an effort to come to the net and compete assertively, supported by an enhanced serve.

The champion came back from a deficit in the opening set against the challenging Frenchman, securing 4 of the last five exchanges to go ahead.

The competitors traded service breaks in the second set before Moutet, bidding for his initial professional victory, gained dominance to push for a decider.

Moutet defended 4 initial chances in a competitive final set before Medvedev secured a break to fifteen to close out the victory.

Appropriately, the winner clinched victory with a shot at the front of the court, with the Frenchman incapable to manage a return after over two and a half hours.