🔗 Share this article Revitalized Medvedev Secures Maiden Trophy in Nearly 30 Months 19 of the Russian's twenty-one titles have been won on hardcourt A resurgent the Russian player won his initial title for nearly 30 months with a win over Corentin Moutet in the tournament championship match. The athlete, a former number one, has had a torrid period, winning just a single victory at the Grand Slams and experiencing a setback at the American major. The player's varied form on the tennis tour - and difficulties with his serving in especial - resulted in him falling of the elite rankings and ultimately parting ways with long-term coach Gilles Cervara. Currently training with his coach and his other coach, the tennis star has gradually advanced in the recent weeks - culminating in a hard-fought three-set victory over Frenchman Moutet. This marks the player's initial trophy following the 2023 Rome Masters and initial on a hard surface after that period of the previous year. Victory also indicates the Russian has achieved twenty-one victories at twenty-one different competitions. "For the first time I am participating in a tournament with my two daughters at once, so to get a trophy is really nice," said ranked player the champion. "This championship is in honour of my child Victoria, because the initial championship I achieved when my older daughter my daughter was born was for her." Medvedev, the past champion, had been defeated in his previous six finals, including in that event earlier this year. The player's defensive strategy and regular reactions on court had caused observers to question if his skill to play at the highest level was over. But the 29-year-old has made changes in the last few weeks, making an effort to come to the net and compete aggressively, supported by an improved serve. Medvedev recovered from a deficit in the opening set against the tricky Frenchman, winning four of the final five exchanges to take the lead. The pair exchanged service breaks in the middle set before the Frenchman, striving for his maiden professional championship, gained dominance to create a final set. The opponent saved four early chances in a close third set before Medvedev secured a break to 15 to serve for the match. Fittingly, he earned victory with a shot at the net, with his opponent failing to handle a volley after two hours and 38 minutes.