🔗 Share this article Comeback Medvedev Claims First Trophy in Over Two Years Nineteen of Medvedev's twenty-one titles have been achieved on hard surfaces A resurgent Medvedev won his first championship for 882 days with success over opponent Moutet in the tournament title decider. The Russian, a ex- world number one, has endured a challenging period, achieving just a single victory at the big events and suffering a meltdown at the New York tournament. Medvedev's unpredictability on the ATP Tour - and difficulties with his serving in specific - resulted in him dropping out of the elite rankings and eventually splitting with former coach Cervara. Currently collaborating with his coach and his other coach, the tennis star has gradually improved in the recent weeks - culminating in a closely contested three-set win over challenger Moutet. It is Medvedev's maiden title since the 2023 Rome Masters and initial on a hard court after spring of the previous year. The win also signifies he has won 21 titles at twenty-one various competitions. "This marks the first occasion I am participating in a tournament with my both daughters simultaneously, so to secure a title is especially meaningful," commented ranked player Medvedev. "This victory is in honour of my child Victoria, because the initial championship I got when my older daughter Alisa was delivered was for her." Medvedev, the former major winner, had lost his previous six title deciders, comprising in the German tournament earlier this year. The player's defensive approach and frequent reactions on the tennis court had led some to wonder if his ability to play at the highest level was concluded. But the player has altered his approach in the last few weeks, striving to come to the net and play assertively, supported by an improved service. Medvedev recovered from a deficit in the opening set against the challenging Moutet, securing 4 of the final five games to go ahead. The pair exchanged break points in the middle set before the challenger, striving for his initial tour victory, gained dominance to force a third set. He saved 4 early chances in a tight third set before the champion secured a break to that score to serve for the match. Suitably, the winner clinched victory with a shot at the net area, with the Frenchman incapable to control a shot after two hours and 38 minutes.