Roland Garros finalist Robin Soderling became the first Swede in nearly two decades to win the Rotterdam Open as he defeated injured former champion Mikhail Youzhny 6-4 2-love.
Anders Jarryd in 1993 was the nation's last winner at the Ahoy arena.
Soderling lost the 2008 final here to Frenchman Michael Llodra.
The World number 8 Soderling broke a personal title dry spell dating back to last July in Bastad as he earned the victory in 54 minutes.
Youzhny was unable to go on, ending his participation after losing serve in the second game of the second set after taking treatment in the first set.
Last year's Roland Garros finalist Soderling hopes his Rotterdam win could be a springboard for his career, which made a breakthrough last spring when he faced Roger Federer for the French Open title.
Soderling's success this week capped his return to form after losing first-round matches in both of his previous 2010 events, Chennai and the Australian Open.
Soderling says that an enforced rest at home after going out in Melbourne finally put him right physically and mentally.
