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A comeback Medvedev claimed his initial trophy for over two years with a win over Corentin Moutet in the tournament title decider.

Medvedev, a ex- top-ranked player, has had a difficult year, winning just one match at the Grand Slams and undergoing a meltdown at the New York tournament.

Medvedev's varied form on the tennis tour - and difficulties with his service game in particular - caused him exiting of the top ten and ultimately parting ways with former coach his previous coach.

Presently training with Thomas Johansson and his other coach, he has consistently advanced in the last few weeks - culminating in a hard-fought three-set victory over challenger Moutet.

This represents his maiden trophy since the 2023 Rome Masters and maiden on a hardcourt after March of 2023.

Success also signifies the Russian has secured 21 victories at twenty-one various tournaments.

"It's the first time I am participating in a event with my two daughters together, so to get a championship is especially meaningful," said tennis professional the champion.

"This title is in dedication of my younger daughter Victoria, because the first title I got when my older daughter my daughter was born was for her."

Medvedev, the former major winner, had been defeated in his previous six championship matches, featuring in that event earlier this year.

The player's defensive play style and frequent emotional displays on the playing surface had led some to wonder if his skill to perform at the top level was concluded.

But the 29-year-old has altered his approach in recent weeks, making an effort to approach the net and play assertively, supported by an enhanced serve.

The champion recovered from a deficit in the opening set against the difficult opponent, taking four of the last five exchanges to go ahead.

The competitors swapped break points in the following set before the challenger, attempting for his maiden tour championship, took control to push for a third set.

He defended 4 early break points in a close third set before Medvedev won the break to 15 to secure the win.

Appropriately, Medvedev secured the win with a point at the net, with Moutet failing to control a shot after over two and a half hours.