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

Daniil Medvedev was handed a stunning 6-0 6-0 defeat in just 49 minutes by Matteo Berrettini at the Monte-Carlo Masters. Medvedev managed to win only 17 points as Berrettini, a former Wimbledon finalist, made history by becoming the first ATP player to achieve a 'double bagel' against a top 10 player in 10 years. Berrettini's ruthless efficiency left Medvedev struggling, with the Russian failing to secure 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, leading him to smash his racket before calmly disposing of it. He ended the match with 28 unforced errors. Jamie Murray, a two-time Grand Slam doubles champion, expressed his shock at the result, stating, 'It is shocking and it shouldn't happen but it did. I don't know how much effect that will have on him going forward but I'm sure he will be pretty embarrassed walking back to the locker room.' Medvedev had recently reached the final in Indian Wells, and his struggles on clay were well-documented. However, his loss to Berrettini was unexpected, given his previous success on the surface, including a win in Rome. Berrettini's impressive performance was characterized by his near-flawless execution, with the Italian admitting, 'I think it was one of the best performances of my life. I think I missed three shots in the entire match and it is not easy against a tricky player like Daniil.' The last time an ATP player achieved a 'double bagel' against a top 10 player was in 2016, when David Goffin defeated Tomas Berdych at the Rome Masters. Berrettini's victory marked only the fifth occasion in the Open Era that an ATP player has won 6-0 6-0 against a top 10 player.