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Berrettini Stuns Medvedev with Rare Double Bagel at Monte Carlo Masters

Wildcard Matteo Berrettini delivered a stunning performance, defeating World No. 10 Daniil Medvedev 6-0, 6-0 in a mere 49 minutes at the Monte Carlo Masters. The Italian dominated completely, not dropping a game in his first two matches of the tournament. Medvedev, playing his first clay match of the season, was erratic and committed 27 unforced errors. Berrettini secured his first Top-10 victory since last year and his first-ever 6-0, 6-0 win at the tour level.

Key Points: Berrettini Beats Medvedev 6-0, 6-0 at Monte Carlo Masters

  • Berrettini wins 6-0, 6-0 in just 49 minutes
  • Medvedev fails to win a single game
  • Italian records first Top-10 win in a year
  • Victory marks Berrettini's first tour-level double bagel
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Monte Carlo Masters: Berrettini stuns Medvedev to reach third round

Wildcard Matteo Berrettini demolishes World No. 10 Daniil Medvedev 6-0, 6-0 in 49 minutes to reach the Monte Carlo Masters third round.

"I think it was one of the best performances of my life. - Matteo Berrettini"

Monte Carlo, April 8

Wildcard entrant Matteo Berrettini produced a stunning performance to dismantle World No. 10 Daniil Medvedev 6-0, 6-0 in just 49 minutes and storm into the third round of the Monte-Carlo Masters on Wednesday.

The Italian dominated from start to finish against an unusually erratic Medvedev, who failed to create a single game F322 aspoint on his own serve. The defeat marked the first time the Russian has lost a tour-level match without winning a game.

Berrettini has now gone through his opening two matches in the Principality without dropping a game. In the first round, the 29-year-old was leading 4-0 when Roberto Bautista Agut retired due to injury.

The former World No. 6 also registered his first Top-10 victory since defeating Alexander Zverev at the same tournament last year. It was also the first time Berrettini recorded a 6-0, 6-0 win at the tour level.

Medvedev, who was playing his first clay-court match of the season after winning titles in Dubai and Brisbane earlier this year, struggled to find rhythm and committed 27 unforced errors during the one-sided contest.

With the emphatic win, Berrettini improved his head-to-head record against Medvedev to 1-3 and will next face either Joao Fonseca or Arthur Rinderknech in the third round.

"I think it was one of the best performances of my life. I think I missed three shots in the entire match and it is not easy against a tricky player like Daniil. I think the game plan was perfect and my weapons were working. I faced two break points in the first game and then after that it felt I was playing better than him. I was not expecting to win zero, zero like that.

But I kept my focus as I know one break or two breaks is not enough sometimes, so I kept pushing. I have been playing for a long time, so I felt it was really important to hold my serve at the start of the second set. It is a matter of a few points at the start and then when you go up two breaks you are more relaxed and the ball is [flying] out of your racquet," Berrettini was quoted by ATP.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As a tennis fan, this is a shocking result. A double bagel? For Medvedev? That's just embarrassing at this level. He needs to figure out his clay game quickly before the French Open. Happy for Berrettini though, coming back from injuries.
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Ananya R
Wow! Just goes to show, on their day, any player can be unplayable. Berrettini's serve and forehand were probably firing on all cylinders. Medvedev will want to forget this match ASAP. Hope this gives Berrettini the confidence to climb back up the rankings.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, while Berrettini played great, this says more about Medvedev's poor preparation for the clay season. Winning in Dubai on hard court is different. Top players need to adapt faster. Still, kudos to the Italian for taking full advantage!
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Karthik V
️ 49 minutes! That's quicker than some cricket T20 innings. Unreal dominance. This is the kind of performance that makes you fall in love with sports again. The underdog story is always the best. All the best to Berrettini in the next round!
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Michael C
As an Indian fan, we rarely see our players in these big Masters events, so it's thrilling to watch these high-stakes matches. The mental strength Berrettini showed after those early break points is what separates the good from the great. A masterclass.

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