Medvedev crashes out of Monte-Carlo Masters in stunning whitewash defeat
World number four Daniil Medvedev suffered a shocking 6-0, 6-0 loss to Italy's Matteo Berrettini in just 49 minutes on Centre Court.
The Monte-Carlo Masters witnessed one of its most surprising early exits as Russian fourth seed Daniil Medvedev fell to a devastating straight-sets defeat against Italy's Matteo Berrettini. The match, played on the tournament's showcase Centre Court, lasted barely three-quarters of an hour as Medvedev failed to register a single game.
The frustration proved too much for the world number four, who smashed his racket during the lopsided encounter. Berrettini's dominant performance saw him control proceedings from the opening service game, never allowing the Russian to find his rhythm on the clay courts of the Country Club.
This early departure marks a disappointing start to Medvedev's clay court season, particularly given his seeded status at the prestigious Masters 1000 event. The comprehensive nature of the defeat will raise questions about his preparation for the upcoming French Open, where clay court form becomes crucial for success at Roland Garros.