Daniil Medvedev suffered a rare 6-0, 6-0 loss to Matteo Berrettini in the Round of 16 at the Monte Carlo Masters, marking his first double-bagel defeat at tour level, according to The Guardian. The final score highlighted Berrettini’s dominant performance as Medvedev failed to win a single game and struggled throughout the match.
Medvedev's frustration became increasingly apparent, culminating in him smashing seven rackets during the match, as reported by Daily Sabah and Times of India. In addition to the racket-smashing, Medvedev received a code violation for his conduct on court. He also committed 27 unforced errors and failed to reach any game point on his serve, according to Guardian Sport US.
Berrettini, ranked 90th in the world, turned in a career-best display against the former world No. 1, first upsetting Medvedev in Monte Carlo and advancing to face Brazil’s Joao Fonseca in the next round, Aristegui Noticias reports. This win showcased the Italian’s ability to dominate a top-10 player in a high-stakes ATP Masters 1000 tournament.
The match underscored the emotional toll it took on Medvedev, who visibly lost his temper after failing to win points, as noted by the Sydney Morning Herald. His mounting frustration and inability to find rhythm during the match were evident in his repeated racket breakages and uncharacteristic errors.
Looking ahead, the focus will be on Medvedev’s response in upcoming tournaments as he aims to overcome the confidence hit from this defeat. Berrettini’s breakthrough victory could also impact his ranking and momentum as he progresses through the Monte Carlo Masters.
Matteo Berrettini
Daniil Medvedev
Monte Carlo Masters
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Paulo Fonseca
