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

In a stunning turn of events, Daniil Medvedev suffered a humiliating 6-0 6-0 loss to Matteo Berrettini at the Monte-Carlo Masters, with the match lasting a mere 49 minutes. Medvedev managed to secure only 17 points throughout the match, while Berrettini, a former Wimbledon finalist, made history by becoming 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 displayed ruthless efficiency, leaving Medvedev without a single game point on his serve. This loss marks the first time Medvedev has failed to win a game in a tour-level match, adding to his career total of 10 sets lost with a 6-0 scoreline. After falling behind 6-0 2-0, Medvedev's frustrations boiled over, leading him to smash his racket to the ground 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 outcome, stating, 'It's shocking and it shouldn't happen, but it did.' Murray noted that Medvedev's performance was embarrassing and would likely have a significant impact on his confidence going forward. Berrettini, on the other hand, described his performance as 'one of the best of my life,' highlighting his near-flawless execution and effective game plan. He admitted to not expecting such a dominant victory but remained focused, knowing that a single break would not be enough to secure the win. This 6-0 6-0 scoreline is only the fifth instance in the Open Era where an ATP player has achieved such a feat against a top 10 opponent, with the last occurrence being David Goffin's victory over Tomas Berdych at the Rome Masters in 2016.