Medvedev Suffers Stunning 6-0 6-0 Loss to Berrettini

In a shocking turn of events, Daniil Medvedev was handed a crushing 6-0 6-0 defeat by Matteo Berrettini at the Monte-Carlo Masters, lasting a mere 49 minutes. Medvedev managed to secure only 17 points throughout the match, while Berrettini, a former Wimbledon finalist, made history as the first ATP player to achieve a straight-set victory without dropping a single game against a top-10 player in a decade. The Italian player's ruthless efficiency left Medvedev struggling, with the Russian failing to earn a single game point on his serve. This loss marks Medvedev's first tour-level match defeat without winning a game, adding to his career total of 10 sets lost with a 6-0 scoreline. Following a dismal start, with Medvedev falling 6-0 2-0 behind, his frustration boiled over, leading to an outburst where he smashed his racket to the ground before calmly disposing of it. The match ended with Medvedev committing 28 unforced errors. Jamie Murray, speaking to Sky Sports Tennis, described the outcome as 'shocking' and expressed surprise at Medvedev's performance, given his recent form in Indian Wells, where he reached the final. Murray noted that while Medvedev has spoken about his difficulties on clay, his victory in Rome suggested he was capable on the surface, making this loss all the more unexpected. Berrettini, on the other hand, reflected on one of the best performances of his life, praising his game plan and the effectiveness of his weapons against Medvedev. He emphasized the importance of maintaining focus, even after gaining a significant lead, to secure the historic win. This achievement marks only the fifth instance in the Open Era where an ATP player has won 6-0 6-0 against a top-10 player, with the last occurrence being David Goffin's victory over Tomas Berdych at the Rome Masters in 2016.