Medvedev Left Reeling After Humiliating 6-0 6-0 Defeat

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 just 17 points as Berrettini, a former Wimbledon finalist, made history by becoming the first ATP player in a decade to claim a match without dropping a single game against a top-10 opponent. Berrettini's ruthless efficiency left Medvedev struggling, with the latter failing to gain even a single game point on his serve throughout the match. This loss marks Medvedev's first instance of losing a tour-level match without winning a game, adding to his career total of 10 sets lost with a 6-0 scoreline. Following a dismal start, where he fell 6-0 2-0 behind, Medvedev's frustration boiled over, leading him to smash his racket on the ground before calmly disposing of it. The match concluded with Medvedev tallying 28 unforced errors. Jamie Murray, a two-time Grand Slam doubles champion, shared his thoughts on the match, stating, "It's shocking and shouldn't have happened, but it did. I'm sure Medvedev will be pretty embarrassed and eager to leave the site after that performance." Murray also reflected on Medvedev's recent form, noting his strong performance in Indian Wells, where he reached the final, and his past success on clay, including a win in Rome. Berrettini, on the other hand, described his performance as "one of the best of my life," attributing his success to a near-flawless game plan and the effective use of his weapons. He admitted to not expecting such a dominant victory but remained focused, recognizing that a single break might not be enough. This victory marks only the fifth instance in the Open Era where an ATP player has achieved a 6-0 6-0 scoreline against a top-10 player, with the last occurrence being David Goffin's win over Tomas Berdych at the Rome Masters in 2016.