Medvedev Ends 882-Day Title Drought With Almaty Open Win

Daniil Medvedev ended an 882 day title drought by defeating Corentin Moutet 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 in the final of the Almaty Open on Sunday in Almaty, Kazakhstan, claiming his 21st ATP Tour title. The 29-year-old former world number one prevailed in a tight contest that lasted about two and a half hours and marked his first trophy since the Italian Open in May 2023.

Medvedev, ranked 14th, recovered after a commanding second set from Moutet to take the decider. The Russian produced key serves and attacking play at decisive moments, serving three aces in the final set and pressing Moutet at the net to secure the breakthrough at 5-3 before serving out the match. Moutet, 26, had responded strongly in the second set and pushed Medvedev throughout, but could not convert opportunities late in the third. Match statistics cited by officials showed Medvedev committed more unforced errors early while producing a high number of winners and successful service points when it mattered.

"It continues my funny story of 21 titles in 21 different cities," Medvedev said after the match. "I was not super happy with how I played in some moments of the match, but to win feels amazing. In the most important...