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Comeback Daniil Medvedev Secures First Title in Over Two Years

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19 of the Russian's 21 titles have been won on hardcourt

A resurgent the Russian player secured his maiden trophy for over two years with a win over Frenchman Moutet in the competition title decider.

Medvedev, a former number one, has had a difficult period, managing just one match at the Grand Slams and experiencing a setback at the New York tournament.

His varied form on the ATP Tour - and difficulties with his serve in particular - caused him falling of the world's top 10 and eventually parting ways with long-time mentor Gilles Cervara.

Presently working with Johansson and Goetzke, the tennis star has consistently progressed in the last few weeks - peaking in a hard-fought competitive win over Frenchman Moutet.

It is his first title following the Rome competition and maiden on a hardcourt since that period of that year.

Victory also means he has won 21 titles at 21 various competitions.

"It's the first time I'm at a tournament with my two daughters at once, so to win a title is particularly special," commented tennis professional Daniil Medvedev.

"This victory is in tribute of my second daughter my daughter, because the maiden victory I won when my older daughter her name was delivered was for her."

Medvedev, the past champion, had failed in his last six title deciders, comprising in the German tournament previously this season.

Medvedev's defensive play style and frequent outbursts on court had caused some to wonder if his ability to perform at the top level was concluded.

Yet the athlete has altered his approach in recent weeks, striving to advance forward and compete positively, reinforced by an better serving game.

The champion fought back from a disadvantage in the opening set against the difficult opponent, securing four of the final five exchanges to take the lead.

The competitors traded break points in the following set before Moutet, bidding for his maiden ATP Tour victory, seized the initiative to force a final set.

Moutet defended four initial break points in a competitive final set before the champion broke to 15 to secure the win.

Appropriately, he secured victory with a point at the net, with Moutet incapable to handle a return after two hours and 38 minutes.

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