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Comeback Daniil Medvedev Wins First Championship in Nearly 30 Months

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Nineteen of the Russian's 21 titles have been won on hard courts

A comeback Daniil Medvedev secured his maiden title for over two years with a win over Frenchman Moutet in the tournament final.

The Russian, a former top-ranked player, has endured a torrid year, winning just one win at the big events and experiencing a setback at the New York tournament.

His unpredictability on the ATP Tour - and struggles with his serve in especial - caused him exiting of the top ten and eventually splitting with former trainer his previous coach.

Presently working with Johansson and his other coach, the tennis star has steadily advanced in the last few weeks - culminating in a hard-fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over opponent Moutet.

This marks the player's initial championship since the 2023 Rome Masters and maiden on a hard court after that period of the previous year.

The win also signifies Medvedev has achieved twenty-one victories at twenty-one various tournaments.

"This marks the first occasion I am participating in a event with my both daughters at once, so to win a championship is particularly special," commented world number 14 the champion.

"This title is in tribute of my child Victoria, because the maiden victory I achieved when my child her name was born was for her."

Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion, had failed in his previous six title deciders, comprising in Halle previously this season.

The player's counter-punching strategy and regular emotional displays on the playing surface had prompted observers to wonder if his capacity to perform at the elite level was finished.

However the 29-year-old has made changes in recent weeks, striving to advance forward and perform positively, reinforced by an better serving game.

The champion came back from a disadvantage in the opening set against the challenging Frenchman, winning 4 of the final five games to go ahead.

Both players exchanged break points in the second set before Moutet, attempting for his first tour victory, gained dominance to force a decider.

He saved four initial chances in a close third set before the Russian secured a break to that score to close out the victory.

Fittingly, Medvedev secured victory with a rally at the net, with the Frenchman unable to handle a shot after over two and a half hours.

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