Medvedev smashes racket after 6-0, 6-0 loss in Monte Carlo

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Daniil Medvedev suffered a shocking defeat at the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday, losing 6-0, 6-0 to Italian wildcard Matteo Berrettini. The world number 10 and former No. 1 experienced the first “double bagel” of his career, failing to win a single game against an opponent ranked significantly lower.

The match saw Medvedev lose his temper, repeatedly smashing his racket on the clay court. He destroyed the racquet seven times before discarding the broken frame.

This marks Medvedev’s first tour-level defeat without winning a game, adding to the unexpected nature of the second-round exit. Berrettini, despite being ranked 80 places below Medvedev, dominated the match.

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