Medvedev Suffers Stunning 6-0 6-0 Defeat in 49 Minutes

In a shocking turn of events, Daniil Medvedev was defeated 6-0 6-0 by Matteo Berrettini at the Monte-Carlo Masters, with the match lasting a mere 49 minutes. Medvedev secured just 17 points, while Berrettini became the first ATP player in 10 years to win a match without dropping a single game against a top 10 opponent. The Italian wild card exhibited ruthless efficiency, leaving Medvedev without a single game point on his serve throughout the match. This marked the first time Medvedev has lost a tour-level match without winning a game, adding to his career total of 10 sets lost 6-0. After falling behind 6-0 2-0, Medvedev's frustration boiled over, culminating in him smashing his racket to the ground before calmly disposing of it. The former world No 1 ultimately committed 28 unforced errors. Jamie Murray, a two-time Grand Slam doubles champion, expressed his astonishment, stating, 'It is shocking and it shouldn't happen, but it did.' He speculated that Medvedev would likely be embarrassed by his performance and eager to leave the site. Murray noted that Medvedev had performed well in Indian Wells, reaching the final, but struggled on clay. Berrettini, on the other hand, described his performance as 'one of the best of my life,' saying, 'I think I missed three shots in the entire match, and it's not easy against a tricky player like Daniil.' He attributed his success to a perfect game plan and effective use of his weapons. The last player to achieve a 6-0 6-0 scoreline against a top 10 player was David Goffin, who defeated Tomas Berdych at the Rome Masters in 2016. This feat has only been accomplished four times in the Open Era. Berrettini emphasized the importance of holding his serve at the start of the second set, which allowed him to relax and capitalize on his opportunities.