🔗 Share this article Revitalized Medvedev Wins First Trophy in Nearly 30 Months 19 of Medvedev's twenty-one championships have been won on hard courts A resurgent the Russian player secured his initial title for nearly 30 months with success over Corentin Moutet in the competition title decider. The Russian, a ex- world number one, has endured a torrid period, achieving just a single victory at the major tournaments and suffering a setback at the US Open. The player's varied form on the tennis tour - and difficulties with his serving in specific - resulted in him dropping out of the world's top 10 and finally separating with long-time trainer his previous coach. Currently training with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has gradually improved in the last few weeks - climaxing in a closely contested 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over opponent Moutet. This marks the player's maiden championship following the Italian tournament and maiden on a hard surface after spring of 2023. Victory also indicates the Russian has won 21 victories at 21 different tournaments. "It's the first time I am participating in a event with my two daughters simultaneously, so to win a trophy is particularly special," stated ranked player Medvedev. "This championship is in tribute of my younger daughter Victoria, because the first title I won when my child my daughter was born was for her." Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion, had failed in his previous six finals, including in the German tournament previously this season. The player's counter-punching strategy and regular emotional displays on the playing surface had led commentators to doubt if his capacity to compete at the top level was finished. However the player has altered his approach in the last few weeks, striving to come to the net and compete aggressively, reinforced by an improved serve. The champion recovered from a disadvantage in the opening set against the challenging Moutet, securing 4 of the last five games to take the lead. The competitors exchanged break points in the middle set before Moutet, bidding for his maiden ATP Tour title, gained dominance to create a third set. He saved 4 early break points in a competitive final set before the champion secured a break to fifteen to serve for the match. Suitably, Medvedev earned the title with a point at the net area, with Moutet failing to handle a shot after over two and a half hours.