Matteo Berrettini caused a sensation in Monte Carlo: He beat Medvedev 6-0, 6-0.

In an incredible performance at the 2026 Monte Carlo Masters, Matteo Berrettini delivered what was considered a near-perfect display to defeat top seed Daniil Medvedev. The "unbelievable" 6-0, 6-0 victory was not just a result, but a powerful statement of the former world number 6's return to the clay court.

The absolute dominance from the Italian 'The Hammer'.

On Court Rainier III on the afternoon of April 8th, spectators witnessed a completely different Matteo Berrettini. Throughout the 49 minutes of play, the Italian player gave his opponent virtually no chance to retaliate. Professional statistics revealed a tremendous difference: Berrettini only made a mere 3 unforced errors in the entire match, an unrealistic number when facing a Top 10 ATP player like Medvedev.

Berrettini made full use of his thunderous serves and powerful forehand to overwhelm his opponent. Notably, the Russian player didn't even have a single game-point opportunity when serving. This is the clearest evidence of Medvedev's complete helplessness against his opponent's relentless yet incredibly precise attacking style.

Daniil Medvedev and his clay court obsession.

In contrast to his opponent's impressive performance, Daniil Medvedev suffered a disastrous opening match of the clay court season. Despite his strong form and early season titles on hard courts, the Russian player seemed completely out of sync when he switched to the red surface. Medvedev made 27 unforced errors, nine times more than Berrettini.

Medvedev's frustration reached its peak as he repeatedly smashed his racket and displayed expressions of disappointment on the court. This was the first time in his illustrious career that Medvedev suffered a "double bagel" defeat at an ATP tournament. This loss also marked his first defeat to Berrettini after a series of previous head-to-head victories.

A series of historical records were set.

Berrettini's victory was not only shocking in terms of the score but also set rare statistical milestones in the Masters 1000 era:

• The 'Double Bagel' record:He became the fifth player since 1973 to defeat a Top 10 opponent with a score of 6-0, 6-0.
• Achievements at Masters 1000 tournaments:He is only the second player in Masters 1000 history (after Lleyton Hewitt in 2002) to reach the third round without losing a single game. Earlier in the first round, his opponent Roberto Bautista Agut retired when Berrettini was leading 4-0.
• Personal milestones:This was Berrettini's first victory against a Top 10 opponent since his win against Alexander Zverev, also in Monte Carlo, last season.

At 29, Berrettini is showing strong signs of resurgence after a long period battling injuries. The way he maintains maximum focus until the very last point, even when the lead is already secure, shows the mindset of a warrior eager to reclaim his former glory. If he continues to maintain this form, Berrettini will undoubtedly be the most formidable name at the upcoming Roland Garros.

Berrettini's next challenge in the third round will be the young talent Joao Fonseca. The match is scheduled for April 10th and is receiving high expectations from experts after his recent dominant performance.