Medvedev's Stunning Collapse: Berrettini Wins 6-0, 6-0 in 49 Minutes

In a shocking turn of events, Daniil Medvedev suffered a crushing 6-0, 6-0 defeat at the hands of Matteo Berrettini in the Monte-Carlo Masters, lasting a mere 49 minutes. Medvedev managed to secure only 17 points, while Berrettini, a former Wimbledon finalist, made history as the first ATP player to achieve a flawless victory against a top 10 player in a decade. The Italian wildcard player demonstrated ruthless efficiency, leaving Medvedev without a single game point on his serve throughout the match. This loss marked Medvedev's first-ever tour-level match without winning a game, adding to his 10 sets lost 6-0 in his career. As the match slipped away, Medvedev's frustration boiled over, culminating in a dramatic outburst where he hurled his racket to the back of the court, then smashed it on the ground before calmly disposing of it. The former world No 1 ended the match with an unimpressive 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.' Murray speculated that Medvedev would likely be embarrassed by his performance and eager to leave the site quickly. Medvedev had recently shown impressive form in Indian Wells, reaching the final, but struggled on his less preferred surface. Berrettini, on the other hand, has shown his capability on clay, having won in Rome. Murray praised Berrettini for his remarkable feat, acknowledging that it's not an easy accomplishment. Berrettini reflected on his performance, saying, 'I think it was one of the best performances of my life.' He attributed his success to a well-executed game plan and the effectiveness of his shots. The Italian player faced only two break points in the first game and then dominated the rest of the match, keeping his focus to achieve the rare 6-0, 6-0 scoreline. This achievement marks only the fifth time in the Open Era that 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.