Medvedev Routed 6-0, 6-0 by Berrettini in Monte Carlo Opener

Daniil Medvedev suffered a stunning first-round defeat at the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday, losing 6-0, 6-0 to wildcard entrant Matteo Berrettini in just 49 minutes on Court Rainier III. The 30-year-old Russian, ranked No. 10 in the world, committed 27 unforced errors and five double faults while winning only 17 points, marking the first double bagel of his professional career and his first loss without securing a game.

Medvedev's frustration boiled over early in the second set, trailing 0-2, when he smashed his racket seven times against the red clay court before discarding the broken frame in a courtside trash bin. The outburst drew sarcastic cheers from the crowd and earned him a code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct, with officials likely to impose a fine. Berrettini, ranked 90th, delivered a near-flawless performance, missing just three shots and facing only two break points in the opening game. "I think it was one of the best performances of my life," Berrettini said afterward. "The game plan was perfect, and my weapons were working." This victory marked Berrettini's first top-10 win since defeating Alexander Zverev at the same tournament last year and made him...