Berrettini Stuns Medvedev With Historic Double Bagel in Monte Carlo

The Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters is known for its unpredictable clay-court drama, but few expected a result as absolute as the one delivered on Wednesday. In a performance that left the tennis world reeling, Matteo Berrettini dismantled Daniil Medvedev with a 6-0, 6-0 victory, securing a rare “double bagel” against one of the sport’s most resilient competitors.

For Medvedev, the world No. 10 and seventh seed in the tournament, it was a nightmare outing on the Rainiero-III court. The Russian, usually a wall of consistency, appeared completely out of sync, committing 28 unforced errors and serving five double faults in a match that lasted only 50 minutes. The first set was a clinical exhibition by the Italian, who closed it out in just 25 minutes without allowing Medvedev to secure a single game.

The dominance continued into the second set, where Medvedev’s frustration boiled over, punctuated by a broken racket. Berrettini, playing with a level of aggression and precision that bordered on the flawless, earned six breaks of serve to seal the most lopsided victory of his professional career.

This result is more than just a shocking scoreline; it is a statistical anomaly. According to match records, Berrettini becomes only the 10th player in the Open Era to hand a double bagel to a Top-10 opponent. For the Russian, the defeat marks a humbling milestone, as it is the first time in his career he has failed to win a single game in a match.

A Perfect Run for the Wildcard

Berrettini’s path through the tournament has been nothing short of surreal. Entering the event as a wildcard and ranked 90th in the ATP Tour rankings, the 29-year-old Roman has yet to drop a single game in Monte Carlo. Before his clash with Medvedev, he advanced through the previous round with a 4-0 lead before Spanish opponent Bautista retired.

The “Martillo”—as Berrettini is affectionately known for his thunderous forehand—seemed to find a rhythm on the Monegasque clay that Medvedev simply could not disrupt. Although Medvedev struggled to find his range, Berrettini played a nearly impeccable match, controlling the tempo from the first serve to the final point.

Note for readers: In tennis, a “bagel” refers to a set won 6-0, while a “double bagel” occurs when a player wins two consecutive sets 6-0, representing total dominance over the opponent.

The “Scusa Carlo” Moment

Beyond the statistics, the match featured a touch of Italian humor. After the final point, Berrettini wrote “Scusa Carlo” (Sorry Carlo) on the camera lens. The message was a playful apology to Carlo Verdone, the famous Italian actor and a vocal admirer of Daniil Medvedev.

Verdone had previously praised the Russian’s unique, somewhat uncoordinated but highly effective style of play. By delivering such a crushing defeat to Verdone’s favorite player, Berrettini added a layer of personal wit to an already historic sporting achievement.

What In other words for the Bracket

The victory propels Berrettini into the round of 16, where he will face either the 27th-ranked Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech or the 40th-ranked Brazilian Joao Fonseca. Given his current form and the confidence gained from erasing a Top-10 seed from the court, Berrettini has transitioned from a wildcard underdog to a dangerous dark horse in the draw.

For Medvedev, the loss is a jarring setback. The 30-year-old will need to quickly analyze the technical collapse that led to nearly 30 unforced errors in under an hour to avoid a slump in the remaining clay-court season.

Match Summary: Berrettini vs. Medvedev

Berrettini now awaits the result of the Fonseca-Rinderknech match to determine his next opponent in the quest for a deep run in Monte Carlo. Stay tuned to Marca and official ATP updates for the latest bracket developments.

Do you think Berrettini can maintain this momentum and challenge for the title, or was this a one-off collapse by Medvedev? Let us know in the comments.