In a stunning demonstration of skill and precision, Matteo Berrettini achieved a remarkable feat by defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-0, 6-0 in the second round of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. This astounding outcome occurred on Wednesday and marked one of the most surprising results of the season so far. Berrettini’s swift victory took only 49 minutes, showcasing his dominance on the court.
Evaluating his performance, Berrettini expressed his satisfaction: “I think it was one of the best performances of my life. I think I missed three shots in the entire match, and it’s not easy against a tricky player like Daniil. My game plan was executed perfectly, and my key strengths were in full effect.”
He shared insight into his mindset during the match, recalling a pivotal moment where he faced two break points in the very first game. “After overcoming that challenge, it felt like I was playing beyond his level. I wasn’t anticipating a double bagel, but I maintained my concentration since I knew that just one or two breaks might not suffice at times. I kept pushing myself,” Berrettini stated.
In an extraordinary turn of events, Berrettini has not conceded a single game in the current tournament. In his opener, he was leading Roberto Bautista Agut 4-0 before the Spaniard retired due to injury.
Medvedev’s defeat brings him into a rare category, as he becomes just the fifth player ranked in the top ten to endure a double-bagel since the ATP rankings were established in 1973. This kind of loss has not been witnessed at this level for several years, with the last occurrence happening in 2016 when David Goffin handed Tomas Berdych a similar scoreline in Rome. Adding to Medvedev’s misfortune, he is the first former world No. 1 to face a double-bagel at the tour level since Jimmy Connors suffered the same fate against Ivan Lendl in 1984.
As the tournament progresses, Berrettini’s form is definitely one to watch, and his next matches will be closely scrutinized as he seeks to build on this extraordinary momentum.
