🔗 Share this article Resurgent Daniil Medvedev Claims First Trophy in 882 Days Nineteen of Daniil Medvedev's 21 championships have been won on hard courts A resurgent the Russian player claimed his maiden championship for 882 days with a win over opponent Moutet in the tournament championship match. The athlete, a ex- world number one, has had a challenging period, achieving just a single victory at the big events and undergoing a setback at the American major. The player's unpredictability on the tennis tour - and difficulties with his serving in specific - led to him falling of the top ten and ultimately separating with long-time coach Gilles Cervara. Presently working with Thomas Johansson and his other coach, the tennis star has consistently advanced in the last few weeks - climaxing in a closely contested three-set victory over Frenchman Moutet. It is Medvedev's maiden title following the Italian tournament and first on a hard court since spring of the previous year. Success also signifies he has achieved twenty-one championships at 21 various tournaments. "It's the first time I'm at a tournament with my children simultaneously, so to win a championship is particularly special," said tennis professional Daniil Medvedev. "This victory is in honour of my second daughter Victoria, because the maiden victory I won when my first daughter Alisa was delivered was for her." The athlete, the former major winner, had failed in his last six title deciders, comprising in that event earlier this year. Medvedev's defensive approach and frequent reactions on the playing surface had prompted observers to wonder if his skill to compete at the elite level was over. Yet the athlete has altered his approach in the last few weeks, striving to advance forward and compete assertively, backed up by an enhanced service. The champion recovered from a disadvantage in the initial set against the tricky Moutet, taking 4 of the final five points to gain the advantage. Both players exchanged break points in the middle set before the challenger, striving for his first professional victory, gained dominance to force a third set. He rescued four early-game opportunities in a tight final set before Medvedev secured a break to 15 to serve for the match. Suitably, he earned victory with a point at the front of the court, with Moutet failing to handle a return after over two and a half hours.