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Revitalized Medvedev Wins First Trophy in 882 Days

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19 of Medvedev's 21 victories have been won on hard surfaces

A comeback Medvedev secured his first title for over two years with success over Frenchman Moutet in the tournament title decider.

The athlete, a ex- number one, has endured a challenging period, winning just one match at the big events and experiencing a setback at the New York tournament.

The player's inconsistency on the professional circuit - and struggles with his serving in particular - caused him dropping out of the top ten and ultimately separating with long-term trainer Cervara.

Presently working with Johansson and his other coach, the tennis star has consistently advanced in the last few weeks - climaxing in a closely contested three-set win over opponent Moutet.

This represents Medvedev's maiden trophy after the Rome competition and initial on a hardcourt from that period of the previous year.

Success also signifies the Russian has won twenty-one championships at 21 distinct events.

"For the first time I'm at a tournament with my two daughters together, so to win a trophy is especially meaningful," commented ranked player Medvedev.

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

The tennis star, the former major winner, had lost his last six finals, including in Halle earlier this year.

The player's counter-punching play style and frequent emotional displays on the playing surface had led observers to question if his ability to play at the elite level was finished.

Yet the athlete has implemented adjustments in the last few weeks, making an effort to advance forward and play positively, reinforced by an improved serve.

Medvedev came back from a deficit in the initial set against the difficult Frenchman, winning 4 of the concluding five exchanges to gain the advantage.

The competitors swapped breaks in the second set before the Frenchman, striving for his maiden ATP Tour title, took control to push for a third set.

The opponent saved 4 initial opportunities in a competitive deciding set before the Russian secured a break to fifteen to secure the win.

Fittingly, he clinched the win with a shot at the front of the court, with his opponent unable to control a volley after over two and a half hours.

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