🔗 Share this article Revitalized Daniil Medvedev Wins First Trophy in 882 Days 19 of Medvedev's 21 victories have been earned on hardcourt A resurgent Medvedev claimed his initial title for nearly 30 months with success over opponent Moutet in the Almaty Open final. The Russian, a ex- top-ranked player, has experienced a challenging year, winning just one win at the major tournaments and suffering a setback at the New York tournament. His varied form on the professional circuit - and issues with his serve in specific - led to him falling of the top ten and eventually separating with long-term mentor Cervara. Currently training with Johansson and his other coach, he has gradually progressed in the recent weeks - peaking in a closely contested competitive triumph over challenger Moutet. It is the player's first championship after the 2023 Rome Masters and maiden on a hardcourt after March of the previous year. Success also means the Russian has achieved 21 championships at twenty-one various competitions. "For the first time I am participating in a tournament with my children at once, so to win a trophy is really nice," stated tennis professional Medvedev. "This championship is in honour of my child my daughter, because the maiden victory I got when my first daughter her name was born was for her." The tennis star, the past champion, had been defeated in his previous six title deciders, including in that event previously this season. The player's counter-punching approach and regular reactions on the playing surface had led observers to question if his ability to play at the top level was finished. However the athlete has altered his approach in the past month, striving to advance forward and compete assertively, backed up by an better service. The champion recovered from a deficit in the initial set against the difficult opponent, winning 4 of the final five points to take the lead. Both players swapped breaks in the second set before Moutet, bidding for his maiden ATP Tour championship, gained dominance to create a decider. Moutet defended four early chances in a close final set before the champion secured a break to that score to secure the win. Suitably, he earned victory with a point at the net area, with the Frenchman failing to control a shot after over two and a half hours.