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Comeback Daniil Medvedev Claims First Championship in 882 Days

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19 of the Russian's 21 titles have been achieved on hard courts

A comeback the Russian player secured his initial championship for nearly 30 months with success over opponent Moutet in the competition final.

The athlete, a former world number one, has endured a torrid year, winning just a single victory at the major tournaments and suffering a setback at the New York tournament.

Medvedev's inconsistency on the tennis tour - and struggles with his serve in especial - led to him dropping out of the top ten and eventually separating with long-time trainer Cervara.

Presently training with Thomas Johansson and Goetzke, Medvedev has steadily advanced in the recent weeks - climaxing in a hard-fought three-set victory over challenger Corentin Moutet.

It is Medvedev's maiden title following the 2023 Rome Masters and first on a hardcourt from spring of the previous year.

Victory also indicates the Russian has won 21 championships at 21 various tournaments.

"For the first time I have attended a tournament with my two daughters at once, so to win a title is particularly special," stated tennis professional the champion.

"This victory is in honour of my child her name, because the first title I got when my child her name was born was for her."

Medvedev, the former major winner, had lost his last six finals, comprising in the German tournament in the past months.

The player's retrieving play style and regular reactions on court had caused commentators to question if his ability to perform at the highest level was over.

However the 29-year-old has made changes in recent weeks, attempting to come to the net and play positively, backed up by an enhanced serve.

He fought back from a break down in the first set against the tricky Moutet, winning 4 of the final five points to take the lead.

Both players exchanged break points in the middle set before the Frenchman, attempting for his first ATP Tour championship, seized the initiative to force a final set.

He saved 4 early opportunities in a close third set before the champion won the break to that score to close out the victory.

Suitably, Medvedev secured the win with a point at the net, with his opponent unable to handle a shot after a lengthy match.

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