Medvedev's Monte Carlo Match Ends With Double Bagel and Broken Racket

Daniil Medvedev lost 6-0, 6-0 in Monte Carlo, his first time losing without a single game won. He smashed his racket in frustration.
By Newsroom | Tennis, Monte Carlo |

Daniil Medvedev, ranked 10th in the world, experienced a brutal 6-0, 6-0 defeat at the hands of Italian wildcard Matteo Berrettini at the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday. The match, lasting a mere 49 minutes, marked Medvedev's first tour-level loss without winning a single game, a result often termed a "double bagel."

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During the second set, visibly frustrated by his performance, Medvedev repeatedly smashed his racket against the red clay court, eventually gathering the mangled frame and discarding it in a courtside dustbin. This display of temper earned him a code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct, and he faces a potential fine.

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The encounter represented Medvedev's first outing on clay this season. This sudden capitulation stands in stark contrast to his recent success on hard courts, where he defeated top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz en route to a final appearance in Indian Wells.

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Berrettini's Career Highlight

For Matteo Berrettini, ranked 90th, this victory was a significant career moment. It was his first tour-level win with a "double bagel" scoreline and his first defeat of a top-10 opponent since besting Alexander Zverev at the same tournament last year. Berrettini advanced to face João Fonseca in the next round.

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Context of Frustration

The Russian player committed 27 unforced errors during the match and failed to secure a single game point on his own serve. The crowd's sarcastic cheers as Medvedev continued to destroy his racket underscored the palpable tension of the moment. This incident adds to Medvedev's history of on-court outbursts, recalling a notable meltdown at last year's US Open.

Broader Strokes

The Monte Carlo Masters marks the beginning of the clay court season, a surface Medvedev has openly expressed a degree of discomfort with in the past. The tournament features many of the sport's top players, with the French Open at Roland-Garros looming later in the season.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why did Daniil Medvedev lose so badly in Monte Carlo on Wednesday?
Daniil Medvedev lost 6-0, 6-0 to Matteo Berrettini at the Monte Carlo Masters. He made 27 unforced errors and could not win a single game.
Q: What happened with Daniil Medvedev's racket during the Monte Carlo match?
Medvedev, frustrated by his performance, smashed his racket on the clay court multiple times. He was given a code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Q: Who is Matteo Berrettini and why is this win important for him?
Matteo Berrettini, ranked 90th, won against the 10th-ranked Medvedev with a 'double bagel' score. This is his first win against a top-10 player since last year at the same tournament.
Q: How does this loss affect Daniil Medvedev's clay season?
This loss is Medvedev's first match on clay this season and shows his struggles on the surface. He will need to improve quickly for upcoming clay tournaments like the French Open.
Q: What is a 'double bagel' in tennis?
A 'double bagel' means a player lost a match with a score of 6-0, 6-0. This is the first time Medvedev has lost a tour-level match without winning a single game.