🔗 Share this article Revitalized Medvedev Secures First Championship in 882 Days 19 of Daniil Medvedev's 21 victories have been won on hard courts A revitalized Medvedev secured his initial title for over two years with victory over opponent Moutet in the competition championship match. The athlete, a ex- number one, has endured a difficult season, winning just one match at the big events and undergoing a meltdown at the US Open. Medvedev's unpredictability on the professional circuit - and issues with his service game in specific - resulted in him exiting of the top ten and finally separating with long-time coach Cervara. Currently working with his coach and Rohan Goetzke, Medvedev has steadily advanced in the recent weeks - peaking in a hard-fought 7-5 4-6 6-3 win over challenger Corentin Moutet. It is Medvedev's maiden title since the Italian tournament and first on a hard court since spring of 2023. Success also means the Russian has secured 21 victories at twenty-one different events. "This marks the first occasion I am participating in a tournament with my children together, so to win a title is really nice," said world number 14 Daniil Medvedev. "This championship is in honour of my second daughter my daughter, because the first title I achieved when my older daughter my daughter was born was for her." The tennis star, the 2021 US Open champion, had failed in his past six championship matches, comprising in that event in the past months. His defensive play style and frequent reactions on the playing surface had led some to question if his ability to play at the top level was concluded. But the athlete has implemented adjustments in the past month, striving to come to the net and compete positively, backed up by an enhanced serving game. Medvedev recovered from a break down in the opening set against the difficult Frenchman, taking 4 of the final five points to gain the advantage. The pair traded service breaks in the second set before the Frenchman, attempting for his initial professional title, took control to push for a final set. The opponent defended four early-game chances in a competitive third set before the champion broke to that score to secure the win. Fittingly, he secured the title with a point at the front of the court, with his opponent unable to manage a volley after over two and a half hours.