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Comeback Medvedev Wins First Title in 882 Days

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19 of the Russian's twenty-one titles have been won on hard surfaces

A revitalized Medvedev claimed his first championship for over two years with victory over Frenchman Moutet in the tournament championship match.

The Russian, a ex- top-ranked player, has had a difficult period, achieving just one win at the big events and experiencing a setback at the New York tournament.

His inconsistency on the professional circuit - and struggles with his service game in especial - led to him dropping out of the world's top 10 and eventually parting ways with long-time mentor his previous coach.

Now training with Johansson and Goetzke, Medvedev has consistently improved in the past month - culminating in a tightly fought three-set triumph over challenger Moutet.

It is his initial title since the Rome competition and first on a hard surface after that period of 2023.

Success also means the Russian has achieved 21 victories at twenty-one distinct competitions.

"For the first time I have attended a tournament with my two daughters at once, so to win a championship is particularly special," said world number 14 the champion.

"This title is in dedication of my younger daughter her name, because the first title I won when my older daughter her name was born was for her."

The tennis star, the former major winner, had failed in his last six title deciders, comprising in the German tournament earlier this year.

The player's defensive strategy and regular outbursts on court had caused observers to question if his ability to compete at the highest level was over.

However the 29-year-old has altered his approach in the past month, striving to come to the net and compete assertively, supported by an better serving game.

The champion fought back from a disadvantage in the first set against the challenging Frenchman, securing 4 of the concluding five exchanges to take the lead.

Both players traded service breaks in the second set before Moutet, attempting for his first tour championship, seized the initiative to create a decider.

He saved four early chances in a competitive third set before the Russian secured a break to fifteen to serve for the match.

Appropriately, Medvedev earned the win with a rally at the net area, with his opponent unable to control a return after over two and a half hours.

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