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Revitalized Medvedev Secures Maiden Championship in Nearly 30 Months

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Nineteen of Medvedev's twenty-one titles have been won on hardcourt

A revitalized the Russian player won his maiden trophy for over two years with victory over Corentin Moutet in the tournament title decider.

The Russian, a ex- world number one, has endured a torrid period, managing just one win at the big events and experiencing a difficult moment at the New York tournament.

The player's unpredictability on the ATP Tour - and issues with his serving in especial - led to him dropping out of the top ten and eventually parting ways with long-time trainer his previous coach.

Currently training with his coach and Goetzke, Medvedev has consistently improved in the recent weeks - peaking in a hard-fought competitive win over challenger Moutet.

It is Medvedev's maiden title after the Rome competition and initial on a hardcourt from that period of the previous year.

The win also means the Russian has achieved twenty-one victories at 21 distinct events.

"For the first time I'm at a competition with my children at once, so to get a title is especially meaningful," said world number 14 Medvedev.

"This victory is in dedication of my second daughter her name, because the initial championship I achieved when my first daughter my daughter was born was for her."

The athlete, the former major winner, had lost his past six title deciders, comprising in Halle in the past months.

Medvedev's defensive strategy and frequent emotional displays on the tennis court had prompted some to wonder if his skill to play at the highest level was finished.

However the player has altered his approach in the past month, attempting to approach the net and play aggressively, supported by an improved serving game.

The champion came back from a break down in the opening set against the tricky Frenchman, winning four of the final five points to take the lead.

The pair exchanged breaks in the second set before Moutet, bidding for his initial professional title, took control to force a decider.

Moutet rescued four early chances in a competitive final set before Medvedev secured a break to 15 to close out the victory.

Suitably, he earned victory with a point at the net, with Moutet incapable to handle a volley after two hours and 38 minutes.

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