Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's 21 titles have been won on hard surfaces
A revitalized Daniil Medvedev claimed his first championship for over two years with victory over Corentin Moutet in the competition title decider.
The Russian, a ex- world number one, has experienced a difficult season, achieving just one win at the Grand Slams and undergoing a meltdown at the American major.
The player's inconsistency on the professional circuit - and difficulties with his serving in specific - led to him exiting of the world's top 10 and eventually parting ways with former coach Gilles Cervara.
Currently collaborating with Johansson and his other coach, the tennis star has steadily progressed in the recent weeks - peaking in a tightly fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 win over challenger Moutet.
It is Medvedev's initial championship after the Italian tournament and maiden on a hard surface from March of the previous year.
Victory also signifies he has secured twenty-one victories at 21 various tournaments.
"For the first time I have attended a competition with my two daughters at once, so to get a trophy is really nice," said ranked player the champion.
"This victory is in honour of my second daughter her name, because the initial championship I achieved when my child her name was delivered was for her."
The athlete, the former major winner, had been defeated in his last six finals, including in Halle previously this season.
His defensive strategy and frequent outbursts on court had led observers to wonder if his skill to compete at the top level was concluded.
But the player has altered his approach in the last few weeks, attempting to come to the net and play assertively, backed up by an better serve.
Medvedev fought back from a deficit in the first set against the challenging opponent, securing 4 of the final five exchanges to take the lead.
The competitors exchanged service breaks in the second set before the challenger, bidding for his maiden professional victory, gained dominance to push for a decider.
He saved four early-game break points in a tight third set before the Russian won the break to fifteen to serve for the match.
Fittingly, he earned victory with a shot at the net area, with the Frenchman failing to manage a volley after two hours and 38 minutes.
