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Revitalized Medvedev Claims First Trophy in 882 Days

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Nineteen of Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been achieved on hard surfaces

A comeback the Russian player won his first trophy for 882 days with success over Corentin Moutet in the Almaty Open championship match.

The Russian, a ex- number one, has experienced a difficult period, achieving just a single victory at the big events and suffering a difficult moment at the American major.

His varied form on the professional circuit - and difficulties with his serve in specific - led to him dropping out of the world's top 10 and finally parting ways with long-term trainer Cervara.

Now collaborating with Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has consistently advanced in the recent weeks - culminating in a tightly fought three-set win over challenger Corentin Moutet.

This represents his first championship after the Rome competition and first on a hard court after spring of 2023.

The win also signifies Medvedev has won 21 championships at twenty-one distinct events.

"For the first time I'm at a tournament with my two daughters simultaneously, so to secure a title is really nice," said ranked player the champion.

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

Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion, had lost his previous six title deciders, comprising in the German tournament in the past months.

The player's counter-punching approach and frequent outbursts on court had prompted commentators to question if his skill to play at the top level was over.

Yet the 29-year-old has made changes in the past month, striving to come to the net and compete assertively, reinforced by an improved serving game.

He came back from a break down in the first set against the difficult opponent, securing 4 of the final five points to take the lead.

The pair traded break points in the second set before the Frenchman, striving for his initial professional title, seized the initiative to create a final set.

Moutet defended four initial break points in a tight third set before the champion broke to that score to serve for the match.

Suitably, Medvedev earned the win with a rally at the net, with the Frenchman failing to control a shot after two hours and 38 minutes.

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