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Revitalized Medvedev Wins First Trophy in 882 Days

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Nineteen of Medvedev's twenty-one championships have been won on hardcourt

A resurgent the Russian player won his maiden trophy for over two years with success over opponent Moutet in the tournament final.

The Russian, a ex- world number one, has experienced a challenging period, winning just one match at the big events and suffering a setback at the New York tournament.

The player's varied form on the professional circuit - and struggles with his serve in particular - resulted in him exiting of the top ten and ultimately separating with former trainer Cervara.

Presently training with Thomas Johansson and his other coach, Medvedev has consistently improved in the last few weeks - peaking in a tightly fought three-set victory over Frenchman Moutet.

This marks his initial championship since the Rome competition and maiden on a hardcourt since spring of the previous year.

Success also means the Russian has won 21 victories at twenty-one different events.

"For the first time I am participating in a event with my children simultaneously, so to secure a title is particularly special," said world number 14 Medvedev.

"This championship is in tribute of my child my daughter, because the initial championship I got when my child her name was born was for her."

The tennis star, the 2021 US Open champion, had been defeated in his previous six finals, comprising in that event previously this season.

The player's counter-punching play style and frequent emotional displays on the tennis court had led some to doubt if his ability to compete at the highest level was concluded.

Yet the athlete has made changes in recent weeks, striving to approach the net and play aggressively, reinforced by an better service.

The champion came back from a disadvantage in the opening set against the difficult Moutet, winning 4 of the final five games to take the lead.

Both players swapped break points in the middle set before the challenger, attempting for his initial professional title, seized the initiative to force a third set.

Moutet rescued 4 initial opportunities in a tight deciding set before Medvedev won the break to 15 to close out the victory.

Fittingly, Medvedev secured the win with a point at the net area, with his opponent unable to handle a volley after two hours and 38 minutes.

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