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Comeback Medvedev Wins Maiden Trophy in 882 Days

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Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one championships have been won on hard courts

A comeback the Russian player won his first title for over two years with success over opponent Moutet in the tournament final.

The athlete, a former top-ranked player, has experienced a challenging period, winning just a single victory at the big events and experiencing a difficult moment at the US Open.

His varied form on the professional circuit - and issues with his serve in particular - led to him falling of the top ten and finally parting ways with long-time mentor Gilles Cervara.

Presently collaborating with Thomas Johansson and Goetzke, the tennis star has steadily progressed in the recent weeks - peaking in a hard-fought competitive victory over Frenchman Moutet.

It is his initial championship since the Rome competition and first on a hardcourt after spring of that year.

The win also signifies he has achieved 21 championships at 21 different competitions.

"This marks the first occasion I'm at a tournament with my both daughters together, so to win a championship is really nice," commented world number 14 Medvedev.

"This title is in tribute of my child her name, because the first title I won when my child her name was delivered was for her."

The tennis star, the past champion, had been defeated in his past six finals, comprising in Halle earlier this year.

His defensive play style and recurring outbursts on the playing surface had prompted some to question if his ability to perform at the highest level was finished.

However the 29-year-old has implemented adjustments in the last few weeks, striving to approach the net and play aggressively, reinforced by an better serve.

The champion came back from a break down in the initial set against the difficult Moutet, taking four of the last five games to gain the advantage.

The competitors swapped break points in the middle set before Moutet, attempting for his initial professional championship, seized the initiative to create a final set.

Moutet saved four early-game break points in a tight final set before Medvedev won the break to that score to serve for the match.

Fittingly, he clinched victory with a point at the front of the court, with Moutet failing to manage a volley after a lengthy match.

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