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Russian players Andrey Rublev and Daniil Medvedev both crashed out early at the Monte Carlo Masters, with Medvedev losing 6-0, 6-0 to Italy’s Matteo Berrettini. Medvedev repeatedly smashed his rackets during the defeat, one of the heaviest losses of his career, while Rublev’s exit ended Russian hopes of a deep run in the tournament. The unexpected results may influence their confidence and rankings heading into the rest of the European clay swing.