🔗 Share this article Comeback Medvedev Claims First Title in Over Two Years 19 of Daniil Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been won on hard surfaces A revitalized Daniil Medvedev secured his initial trophy for 882 days with victory over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open championship match. The athlete, a ex- top-ranked player, has experienced a challenging season, winning just one win at the major tournaments and undergoing a setback at the New York tournament. Medvedev's unpredictability on the professional circuit - and difficulties with his serving in specific - caused him falling of the elite rankings and ultimately separating with long-time mentor Cervara. Now collaborating with Thomas Johansson and his other coach, Medvedev has gradually improved in the past month - culminating in a closely contested competitive victory over Frenchman Moutet. This represents Medvedev's initial trophy since the 2023 Rome Masters and maiden on a hardcourt from spring of the previous year. The win also indicates Medvedev has won twenty-one titles at 21 distinct tournaments. "This marks the first occasion I am participating in a competition with my two daughters together, so to get a title is really nice," stated tennis professional the champion. "This title is in dedication of my younger daughter my daughter, because the first title I got when my older daughter my daughter was delivered was for her." The tennis star, the 2021 US Open champion, had lost his last six championship matches, featuring in that event in the past months. Medvedev's defensive play style and recurring outbursts on court had led some to doubt if his ability to play at the highest level was finished. Yet the 29-year-old has implemented adjustments in recent weeks, attempting to advance forward and compete positively, supported by an enhanced serving game. He came back from a deficit in the first set against the difficult opponent, securing four of the final five games to gain the advantage. The competitors traded break points in the second set before Moutet, striving for his first ATP Tour victory, gained dominance to push for a third set. Moutet defended 4 early opportunities in a tight third set before the Russian secured a break to 15 to secure the win. Fittingly, the winner earned victory with a rally at the net area, with his opponent incapable to handle a shot after two hours and 38 minutes.