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Medvedev's Meltdown: 0-0 Loss and Racket Fury
8 Apr
Summary
- Medvedev suffered a 6-0, 6-0 loss to Berrettini in 49 minutes.
- He smashed his racket multiple times and threw it in a bin.
- Berrettini achieved a rare double bagel against a top-10 player.
Matteo Berrettini delivered a stunning performance at the Monte Carlo Masters, defeating former world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev 6-0, 6-0. The match concluded in a mere 49 minutes, with Medvedev experiencing a complete collapse on the clay court.
Medvedev's frustration boiled over early in the second set as he received a code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct. He was seen smashing his racket multiple times before throwing the mangled frame into a courtside trash bin. This marked Medvedev's first match on clay this year, contrasting with his recent success on hard courts.
The 6-0, 6-0 scoreline, often called a 'double bagel,' is exceptionally rare against a top-10 opponent. Berrettini, ranked 90th and having received a wild-card invitation, attributed his victory to one of his career-best performances, admitting he missed only three shots. This result significantly differed from their previous encounters, all won by Medvedev.
