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Comeback Medvedev Wins First Title in Over Two Years

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19 of the Russian's 21 titles have been won on hardcourt

A resurgent the Russian player claimed his initial championship for over two years with success over Frenchman Moutet in the Almaty Open championship match.

The athlete, a ex- world number one, has had a torrid season, winning just one match at the Grand Slams and experiencing a difficult moment at the US Open.

Medvedev's varied form on the ATP Tour - and difficulties with his serving in specific - resulted in him exiting of the elite rankings and ultimately splitting with former mentor Gilles Cervara.

Presently training with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, the tennis star has gradually improved in the recent weeks - peaking in a closely contested three-set triumph over Frenchman Moutet.

This marks the player's first title following the Italian tournament and initial on a hard court from that period of that year.

Victory also means Medvedev has won 21 championships at twenty-one distinct events.

"This marks the first occasion I'm at a competition with my two daughters simultaneously, so to get a championship is really nice," stated tennis professional Medvedev.

"This title is in dedication of my younger daughter her name, because the first title I won when my older daughter my daughter was delivered was for her."

Medvedev, the former major winner, had been defeated in his last six championship matches, featuring in Halle previously this season.

The player's retrieving strategy and recurring outbursts on the tennis court had prompted some to doubt if his ability to play at the elite level was concluded.

However the player has altered his approach in the last few weeks, striving to come to the net and play assertively, reinforced by an better service.

The champion recovered from a break down in the initial set against the challenging opponent, taking four of the final five exchanges to go ahead.

The pair exchanged break points in the middle set before the Frenchman, bidding for his first ATP Tour title, seized the initiative to push for a third set.

Moutet defended 4 early break points in a competitive deciding set before the champion won the break to fifteen to serve for the match.

Fittingly, he clinched victory with a shot at the net, with his opponent incapable to manage a volley after a lengthy match.

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Robert Fernandez

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