Double Bagel in Monte Carlo: Daniil Medvedev Suffers Historic 6-0, 6-0 Defeat to Matteo Berrettini
In a result that has left the tennis world stunned, world No. 10 Daniil Medvedev was whitewashed in a brutal 6-0, 6-0 loss to Matteo Berrettini during the second round of the 2026 Monte Carlo Masters. The match, which lasted just 49 minutes, marked a devastating career first for the former world No. 1 and US Open champion, who failed to win a single game for the first time in his ATP Tour career.
The clash on the clay courts of Monaco was an astonishingly one-sided affair. Berrettini, currently ranked world No. 90, dismantled Medvedev in a performance that combined clinical precision with an opponent in total collapse. The Italian, a former Wimbledon finalist and former world No. 6, dominated the match from the opening serve, winning 50 of the 67 total points played.
Anatomy of a Meltdown
While the scoreline was humbling, the optics of the match were even more jarring. Medvedev’s frustration peaked in the second set after he lost his serve for the fourth consecutive time, falling behind 2-0. In an extraordinary on-court meltdown, the Russian player obliterated his equipment in a sequence of events that drew loud cheers from the crowd.
Medvedev began his outburst by hurling his racket into the back fence before slamming it into the clay four separate times. The racket frame was left mangled, nearly snapped in half, before Medvedev finally tossed the remains into the bin.
Daniil Medwedew erlebt beim Tennis-Masters in Monte Carlo ein historisches Debakel. Gegen den Italiener Matteo Berrettini gewinnt der Russe kein einziges Spiel. Medwedew lässt seinen Frust am Schläger ab.
The sheer scale of the defeat left commentators speechless. Gilles Muller, a former ATP world No. 21, expressed his disbelief while calling the action on Tennis TV, stating, “I’m not sure I’ve seen anything like this, to be honest. A bit speechless here.”
By the Numbers: A Damning Statistical Display
The statistics from the match reflect an abject display from the 10th-ranked Russian. Medvedev struggled to find any rhythm on the clay, committing 27 unforced errors while managing only three winners throughout the entire contest. His service game, usually a pillar of his success, completely evaporated; he won just nine of his 33 service points and never even reached deuce on his own serve.
Across the match, Medvedev won only 17 of the 67 points played. Despite this, the early stages showed a glimmer of hope that never materialized, as he held two break points against Berrettini’s serve in the remarkably first game of the match.
For Berrettini, the victory was a masterclass in efficiency. By securing the “double bagel,” he became only the fifth player in ATP history to win 6-0, 6-0 against a top-10 ranked opponent.
Context and Career Implications
The defeat is particularly jarring given Medvedev’s recent form. The Russian had enjoyed a strong start to the season on hard courts, winning titles in both Brisbane and Dubai and reaching the final at Indian Wells last month. However, the Monte Carlo Masters served as a stark reminder of his ongoing struggles with clay.
Clay has long been Medvedev’s least favorite surface. His history in Paris reflects this trend, having lost in the first round of the French Open twice in his last four appearances. This loss in Monaco represents the heaviest defeat of his professional career.
Berrettini, meanwhile, has surged into the third round without dropping a single game. His path began on Tuesday with a first-round match where veteran Roberto Bautista Agut retired while trailing 4-0, meaning the Italian has played only the Medvedev match in full and remained flawless throughout.
Key Match Takeaways
- Scoreline: Matteo Berrettini def. Daniil Medvedev 6-0, 6-0.
- Duration: 49 minutes.
- Historic Low: First time in his ATP career that Medvedev lost without winning a game.
- Efficiency: Berrettini won 50 of 67 points; Medvedev committed 27 unforced errors.
- The Outburst: Medvedev destroyed his racket after losing serve in the second game of the second set.
The tournament continues in Monte Carlo, where Berrettini looks to maintain his momentum into the next round. For Medvedev, the focus now shifts to recovering from a psychological and professional blow that will likely be analyzed for years to come.
Next Checkpoint: Matteo Berrettini will compete in the third round of the Monte Carlo Masters. Check back for updated brackets and match times.
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