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Comeback Medvedev Claims Maiden Championship in 882 Days

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19 of the Russian's 21 championships have been achieved on hardcourt

A comeback the Russian player secured his maiden title for nearly 30 months with victory over opponent Moutet in the tournament title decider.

The athlete, a former top-ranked player, has endured a difficult period, managing just a single victory at the big events and experiencing a setback at the New York tournament.

The player's varied form on the ATP Tour - and issues with his service game in particular - caused him falling of the top ten and finally parting ways with long-time trainer Cervara.

Currently training with his coach and his other coach, Medvedev has consistently progressed in the last few weeks - culminating in a tightly fought competitive victory over opponent Moutet.

This marks his maiden trophy following the Rome competition and maiden on a hardcourt from spring of that year.

Victory also signifies Medvedev has won 21 victories at 21 various events.

"It's the first time I am participating in a competition with my children together, so to win a trophy is really nice," commented ranked player Daniil Medvedev.

"This victory is in honour of my child Victoria, because the initial championship I achieved when my child Alisa was born was for her."

The athlete, the former major winner, had been defeated in his last six finals, comprising in Halle previously this season.

His counter-punching play style and regular emotional displays on the playing surface had caused some to doubt if his skill to perform at the top level was over.

Yet the athlete has made changes in the last few weeks, making an effort to approach the net and compete assertively, supported by an enhanced serving game.

The champion came back from a break down in the opening set against the challenging Frenchman, securing four of the final five exchanges to go ahead.

The pair traded breaks in the middle set before the Frenchman, bidding for his first professional title, gained dominance to create a decider.

Moutet defended 4 early-game opportunities in a tight deciding set before the Russian won the break to fifteen to serve for the match.

Suitably, Medvedev earned the win with a rally at the front of the court, with the Frenchman failing to control a return after two hours and 38 minutes.

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