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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Comeback Daniil Medvedev Claims Maiden Trophy in Over Two Years

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19 of Medvedev's twenty-one victories have been earned on hardcourt

A revitalized the Russian player secured his maiden trophy for nearly 30 months with a win over Corentin Moutet in the tournament title decider.

The Russian, a ex- number one, has had a challenging season, winning just a single victory at the major tournaments and suffering a meltdown at the American major.

Medvedev's inconsistency on the ATP Tour - and difficulties with his serve in specific - caused him dropping out of the elite rankings and eventually splitting with former trainer his previous coach.

Presently collaborating with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, he has gradually improved in the past month - culminating in a closely contested competitive triumph over challenger Moutet.

This marks Medvedev's first trophy following the Rome competition and maiden on a hardcourt since March of that year.

Success also means Medvedev has secured 21 victories at twenty-one various competitions.

"This marks the first occasion I have attended a tournament with my two daughters at once, so to win a championship is particularly special," commented world number 14 Medvedev.

"This victory is in honour of my child Victoria, because the initial championship I won when my older daughter Alisa was born was for her."

The athlete, the 2021 US Open champion, had been defeated in his past six finals, comprising in that event previously this season.

Medvedev's defensive play style and recurring reactions on the tennis court had prompted commentators to doubt if his skill to play at the elite level was concluded.

However the athlete has made changes in recent weeks, attempting to come to the net and play assertively, supported by an improved service.

He recovered from a deficit in the opening set against the difficult Frenchman, winning four of the last five points to go ahead.

The pair exchanged service breaks in the following set before the challenger, bidding for his first ATP Tour victory, gained dominance to create a final set.

Moutet rescued 4 initial opportunities in a tight third set before Medvedev won the break to that score to secure the win.

Appropriately, Medvedev clinched the win with a shot at the front of the court, with the Frenchman failing to handle a volley after a lengthy match.

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