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Comeback Medvedev Claims Maiden Trophy in 882 Days

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

A revitalized Daniil Medvedev won his maiden championship for nearly 30 months with victory over opponent Moutet in the tournament final.

Medvedev, a former top-ranked player, has endured a challenging year, managing just one win at the big events and suffering a setback at the American major.

The player's varied form on the professional circuit - and difficulties with his serve in specific - caused him falling of the world's top 10 and eventually splitting with long-time mentor Cervara.

Currently working with his coach and Goetzke, the tennis star has consistently advanced in the last few weeks - climaxing in a tightly fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 triumph over opponent Moutet.

This represents the player's first championship following the Rome competition and first on a hard court after March of that year.

The win also indicates Medvedev has secured twenty-one victories at twenty-one distinct competitions.

"This marks the first occasion I have attended a event with my two daughters at once, so to win a championship is particularly special," commented ranked player Daniil Medvedev.

"This title is in tribute of my second daughter Victoria, because the first title I achieved when my older daughter my daughter was born was for her."

The tennis star, the 2021 US Open champion, had failed in his last six title deciders, comprising in Halle in the past months.

Medvedev's defensive play style and frequent reactions on the tennis court had prompted commentators to doubt if his skill to perform at the top level was finished.

However the 29-year-old has implemented adjustments in the last few weeks, attempting to advance forward and compete aggressively, supported by an better serving game.

The champion recovered from a deficit in the opening set against the challenging opponent, taking 4 of the last five points to go ahead.

Both players swapped service breaks in the second set before the Frenchman, bidding for his first professional title, took control to force a final set.

Moutet defended four initial opportunities in a competitive final set before Medvedev won the break to that score to close out the victory.

Suitably, he earned 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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