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Comeback Daniil Medvedev Secures First Trophy in 882 Days

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Nineteen of the Russian's twenty-one victories have been won on hard surfaces

A comeback the Russian player claimed his initial championship for over two years with victory over opponent Moutet in the tournament championship match.

The Russian, a ex- top-ranked player, has experienced a challenging year, achieving just one win at the big events and undergoing a meltdown at the New York tournament.

Medvedev's varied form on the ATP Tour - and issues with his serve in specific - led to him exiting of the elite rankings and finally parting ways with long-term coach Cervara.

Presently working with Johansson and Goetzke, Medvedev has steadily advanced in the last few weeks - peaking in a tightly fought three-set win over Frenchman Moutet.

This represents the player's first trophy after the Italian tournament and maiden on a hard surface after that period of the previous year.

Victory also signifies he has secured 21 titles at 21 various competitions.

"This marks the first occasion I have attended a tournament with my two daughters at once, so to win a title is really nice," said tennis professional Daniil Medvedev.

"This championship is in honour of my second daughter my daughter, because the initial championship I won when my older daughter her name was born was for her."

The tennis star, the 2021 US Open champion, had been defeated in his last six title deciders, comprising in the German tournament earlier this year.

The player's defensive play style and regular reactions on the tennis court had led observers to wonder if his skill to play at the top level was over.

But the 29-year-old has altered his approach in the last few weeks, attempting to advance forward and perform assertively, reinforced by an improved serving game.

The champion recovered from a break down in the initial set against the challenging Moutet, winning four of the last five games to gain the advantage.

The pair exchanged breaks in the following set before Moutet, attempting for his maiden ATP Tour victory, took control to force a decider.

He defended 4 early-game chances in a competitive final set before Medvedev broke to fifteen to secure the win.

Suitably, the winner earned the title with a shot at the net area, with the Frenchman failing to control a shot after a lengthy match.

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