Shock in Monte-Carlo: Berrettini Delivers Brutal Double Bagel to Daniil Medvedev

In a result that has sent shockwaves through the tennis world, Matteo Berrettini produced one of the most dominant displays of his career on Wednesday, dismantling World No. 10 Daniil Medvedev 6-0, 6-0 at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. The match, which lasted a mere 49 minutes, marked the first time in Medvedev’s career that he has lost a tour-level match without winning a single game.

For Berrettini, the victory was a statement of intent. Entering the tournament as a wild card and ranked No. 106 in the PIF ATP Live Rankings, the Italian former World No. 6 played with a level of precision that left the Russian star completely adrift. It was not just the scoreline that stunned the crowd in the Principality, but the clinical nature of the victory; Berrettini claimed he missed only three shots throughout the entire encounter.

The Meltdown: Rackets and Rage

While the scoreline was historic, the on-court behavior of Daniil Medvedev provided the match’s most visceral imagery. As the frustration of the “double bagel” mounted, the World No. 10 suffered a comprehensive on-court meltdown.

The explosion occurred early in the second set. After losing the first set 6-0 and subsequently losing his serve for the fourth consecutive time to fall behind 2-0 in the second, Medvedev snapped. He began by hurling his racket into the back fence before slamming the frame into the clay four times. The outburst, which was met with increasingly loud cheers from the spectators, ended with Medvedev tossing the mangled racket frame—nearly snapped in half—into the bin.

It was a stark contrast to the composure shown by Berrettini, who remained focused despite the chaos unfolding across the net. The Italian admitted that while he didn’t expect to win “zero, zero,” he knew that a few breaks of serve are often not enough against a player of Medvedev’s caliber, prompting him to keep pushing until the final point.

A Statistically Damning Defeat

The numbers behind the match paint a picture of total collapse for Medvedev. In a perplexing start to his clay-court campaign, the Russian failed to earn a single game point on his own serve during the entire match.

The disparity in performance was evident in the point totals. According to match data, Medvedev won only 17 of the 67 total points played. His struggle was further highlighted by his efficiency—or lack thereof—on serve, winning just nine of his 33 service points. While reports on unforced errors vary slightly, they remain staggering: one account notes 23 unforced errors, while another puts the figure at 27, significantly outweighing the three winners he managed to produce.

Berrettini, conversely, was ruthlessly efficient. He hit cleanly and deeply from the baseline, utilizing a game plan he described as “perfect.” Despite facing two break points in the very first game of the match, Berrettini held firm, and from that moment on, he dictated every exchange.

Berrettini’s Flawless Week

The victory over Medvedev is the crowning achievement of what has been a mathematically perfect start to the tournament for Berrettini. Remarkably, the 29-year-old has not dropped a single game across his opening two matches in Monte-Carlo.

His path to the third round began on Tuesday in the first round, where he led veteran Roberto Bautista Agut 4-0 before the Spaniard was forced to retire due to injury. By following that with a double bagel against a Top 10 opponent, Berrettini has established himself as a dangerous dark horse in the draw.

“I think it was one of the best performances of my life,” Berrettini said following the match. “I think the game plan was perfect and my weapons were working.”

The Clay Court Paradox

For Medvedev, this defeat highlights a recurring struggle with the red clay. The Russian has a documented history of difficulty on the surface, having suffered first-round exits in two of his last four appearances at the French Open.

The loss is particularly jarring given Medvedev’s recent form on other surfaces. He entered the Monte-Carlo Masters with 19 wins on the season, including hard-court titles in Dubai and Brisbane, and a run to the final at Indian Wells last month. While, those successes vanished the moment he stepped onto the clay in Monaco, where he appeared completely out of sorts from the opening serve.

This result also marks Berrettini’s first win in four career meetings with Medvedev and his first Top 10 victory since defeating second seed Alexander Zverev in the same round at this tournament last year.

What’s Next

Berrettini now advances to the third round, where he will look to extend his streak of not dropping a game. He is scheduled to meet the winner of the match between Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca and Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech.

As for Medvedev, the World No. 10 will be left to analyze a defeat that is not only the heaviest of his career but a significant psychological blow heading into the clay season.

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