Monte Carlo: Daniil Medvedev endured one of the toughest defeats of his career, going down 0-6, 0-6 to Matteo Berrettini in the third round of the Monte-Carlo Masters.
The match, which lasted just 49 minutes, saw a visibly frustrated Medvedev smash his racquet seven times, highlighting his struggles throughout the contest.
A rare “double bagel”
The loss marked:
- The first time Medvedev failed to win a single game in a match
- One of the rare double bagels (6-0, 6-0) at the top level
Berrettini, ranked outside the Top 50, delivered a near-perfect performance, barely putting a foot wrong on clay.
Berrettini’s near-flawless display
Berrettini described it as one of the best matches of his career:
- Missed only three shots in the entire match
- Faced just two break points, both early on
- Maintained relentless control from start to finish
“I wasn’t expecting 6-0, 6-0, but everything worked,” he said after the match.
Medvedev’s clay-court struggles
Playing his first clay match of the season, Medvedev looked completely out of sync:
- 27 unforced errors
- No game points on serve
- Struggled with movement and rhythm
Despite a strong start to 2026 on hard courts, including titles in Dubai and Brisbane, the transition to clay proved difficult.
A statement win for Berrettini
For Berrettini, the victory was significant:
- First-ever double bagel win on tour
- First Top 10 win since beating Alexander Zverev at Monte Carlo last year
- Continues a dominant run this week
He now awaits the winner between João Fonseca and Arthur Rinderknech in the next round.
Conclusion
Medvedev’s shocking defeat underlines his ongoing struggles on clay, while Berrettini’s clinical performance stands out as one of the most dominant displays of the season. The rare double bagel not only stunned fans but also signalled a potential resurgence for the Italian on the ATP tour.