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Revitalized Medvedev Secures Maiden Trophy in Over Two Years

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Nineteen of the Russian's twenty-one championships have been achieved on hard courts

A revitalized Medvedev secured his first trophy for 882 days with success over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open championship match.

The athlete, a former world number one, has endured a challenging period, achieving just one win at the Grand Slams and suffering a difficult moment at the US Open.

His inconsistency on the tennis tour - and issues with his serving in especial - resulted in him falling of the top ten and ultimately splitting with long-time mentor Cervara.

Now collaborating with Johansson and his other coach, the tennis star has gradually progressed in the last few weeks - peaking in a hard-fought three-set win over Frenchman Corentin Moutet.

It is his maiden trophy since the Italian tournament and first on a hard court after March of that year.

Success also means he has won 21 titles at 21 different events.

"It's the first time I am participating in a event with my both daughters simultaneously, so to secure a championship is really nice," said tennis professional the champion.

"This victory is in honour of my second daughter her name, because the first title I got when my first daughter her name was delivered was for her."

Medvedev, the former major winner, had lost his last six title deciders, including in that event previously this season.

His counter-punching approach and recurring emotional displays on the tennis court had led observers to doubt if his skill to perform at the highest level was concluded.

Yet the 29-year-old has altered his approach in the last few weeks, striving to advance forward and play positively, supported by an improved serve.

The champion recovered from a disadvantage in the initial set against the difficult Moutet, securing four of the concluding five exchanges to gain the advantage.

Both players exchanged breaks in the following set before Moutet, striving for his initial professional victory, took control to push for a final set.

The opponent defended four initial opportunities in a tight third set before the champion won the break to that score to serve for the match.

Appropriately, he secured victory with a shot at the front of the court, with Moutet incapable to control a volley after two hours and 38 minutes.

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