🔗 Share this article Resurgent Daniil Medvedev Claims First Trophy in 882 Days 19 of the Russian's twenty-one victories have been won on hard courts A comeback the Russian player claimed his initial title for 882 days with success over Frenchman Moutet in the competition title decider. The Russian, a ex- number one, has had a difficult period, winning just one match at the big events and suffering a difficult moment at the US Open. Medvedev's varied form on the professional circuit - and issues with his serving in particular - led to him exiting of the world's top 10 and finally parting ways with long-term mentor Gilles Cervara. Now training with Johansson and Goetzke, the tennis star has consistently progressed in the last few weeks - peaking in a hard-fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over opponent Moutet. This represents the player's first trophy after the Rome competition and maiden on a hard surface after March of 2023. The win also means he has achieved 21 titles at twenty-one distinct events. "This marks the first occasion I am participating in a competition with my both daughters at once, so to get a title is especially meaningful," stated tennis professional Daniil Medvedev. "This championship is in tribute of my child Victoria, because the first title I achieved when my first daughter her name was born was for her." The athlete, the 2021 US Open champion, had been defeated in his previous six title deciders, comprising in Halle earlier this year. Medvedev's retrieving approach and regular outbursts on the playing surface had prompted some to question if his ability to compete at the top level was finished. But the 29-year-old has implemented adjustments in the last few weeks, striving to come to the net and play aggressively, backed up by an enhanced service. He recovered from a deficit in the initial set against the tricky Moutet, securing 4 of the final five points to gain the advantage. Both players exchanged breaks in the second set before Moutet, striving for his maiden tour victory, gained dominance to force a decider. Moutet rescued 4 early break points in a close deciding set before Medvedev broke to fifteen to serve for the match. Suitably, he earned the title with a point at the net, with his opponent incapable to control a volley after two hours and 38 minutes.