Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's 21 titles have been earned on hard courts
A resurgent Medvedev won his maiden championship for 882 days with a win over Corentin Moutet in the tournament final.
The athlete, a ex- world number one, has experienced a torrid season, winning just one win at the major tournaments and experiencing a setback at the US Open.
The player's unpredictability on the ATP Tour - and issues with his service game in especial - caused him exiting of the elite rankings and finally separating with former trainer his previous coach.
Currently training with Thomas Johansson and Goetzke, the tennis star has gradually improved in the last few weeks - culminating in a tightly fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 triumph over Frenchman Corentin Moutet.
This represents Medvedev's initial title following the Rome competition and first on a hard surface after spring of 2023.
The win also indicates the Russian has secured 21 titles at twenty-one various events.
"For the first time I am participating in a competition with my two daughters simultaneously, so to get a championship is particularly special," commented tennis professional the champion.
"This title is in dedication of my second daughter Victoria, because the initial championship I won when my older daughter Alisa was born was for her."
The athlete, the 2021 US Open champion, had lost his previous six finals, comprising in the German tournament in the past months.
His counter-punching strategy and recurring reactions on court had led observers to question if his skill to perform at the top level was finished.
However the 29-year-old has implemented adjustments in the last few weeks, making an effort to advance forward and play aggressively, supported by an improved serving game.
He recovered from a deficit in the first set against the challenging Frenchman, taking four of the final five exchanges to go ahead.
Both players traded service breaks in the middle set before the Frenchman, attempting for his initial tour title, took control to create a final set.
He saved 4 early-game chances in a competitive final set before Medvedev secured a break to fifteen to serve for the match.
Fittingly, Medvedev secured victory with a point at the front of the court, with Moutet failing to manage a shot after a lengthy match.
