Resurgent Medvedev Claims Maiden Trophy in Nearly 30 Months
19 of the Russian's 21 titles have been achieved on hard courts
A revitalized the Russian player claimed his maiden trophy for 882 days with a win over Frenchman Moutet in the tournament final.
Medvedev, a former number one, has endured a challenging year, winning just one match at the big events and experiencing a difficult moment at the New York tournament.
Medvedev's inconsistency on the ATP Tour - and difficulties with his serving in particular - caused him exiting of the top ten and finally parting ways with long-term mentor Cervara.
Presently working with Johansson and Goetzke, Medvedev has gradually advanced in the recent weeks - peaking in a hard-fought competitive win over challenger Moutet.
It is Medvedev's initial championship after the 2023 Rome Masters and maiden on a hard surface since spring of the previous year.
Success also signifies the Russian has secured 21 victories at twenty-one different events.
"It's the first time I have attended a tournament with my children together, so to secure a trophy is especially meaningful," commented tennis professional Daniil Medvedev.
"This championship is in honour of my child Victoria, because the first title I won when my older daughter her name was delivered was for her."
The tennis star, the past champion, had been defeated in his previous six finals, comprising in the German tournament earlier this year.
His counter-punching play style and recurring emotional displays on the playing surface had led observers to doubt if his capacity to perform at the highest level was over.
Yet the player has implemented adjustments in recent weeks, making an effort to come to the net and compete assertively, supported by an improved serve.
He came back from a disadvantage in the opening set against the tricky Frenchman, securing 4 of the last five points to take the lead.
The pair swapped breaks in the middle set before the Frenchman, attempting for his maiden tour victory, seized the initiative to push for a decider.
He defended 4 early-game opportunities in a tight third set before Medvedev broke to that score to secure the win.
Fittingly, the winner secured victory with a shot at the net area, with his opponent incapable to handle a volley after over two and a half hours.
