Medvedev Left Reeling After Stunning 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, with the entire match lasting a mere 49 minutes. Medvedev managed to secure just 17 points, while Berrettini, a former Wimbledon finalist, made history by becoming the first ATP player to achieve a perfect score against a top-10 opponent in 10 years. Berrettini's ruthless efficiency on the court left Medvedev struggling, with the latter failing to earn a single game point on his serve throughout the match. This marks the first instance of Medvedev losing a tour-level match without winning a game, and his 10th career set loss with a score of 6-0. As the match progressed, 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 ended the match with 28 unforced errors. Jamie Murray, a two-time Grand Slam doubles champion, expressed his astonishment at the outcome, stating, 'It is shocking and it shouldn't happen, but it did.' Murray acknowledged that Medvedev's performance was embarrassing and speculated that it might have a lasting impact on his confidence. Berrettini, on the other hand, described his performance as 'one of the best of my life,' attributing his success to a well-executed game plan and effective use of his weapons. The Italian player, who had previously won in Rome, demonstrated his ability to thrive on clay, leaving Medvedev to ponder his difficulties on the surface. This remarkable 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 opponent, with the last occurrence dating back to 2016 when David Goffin defeated Tomas Berdych at the Rome Masters.