Rublev Out of Monte Carlo Masters as Medvedev Suffers Heavy Defeat

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•Daniil Medvedev lost 6-0, 6-0 to Matteo Berrettini at the Monte Carlo Masters on 2026-04-08.
•During the match against Berrettini, Medvedev smashed multiple rackets in frustration.
•Italian player Matteo Berrettini advanced to the next round of the Monte Carlo Masters by defeating Medvedev.
•Andrey Rublev was eliminated from the Monte Carlo Masters, ending his singles campaign in Monte Carlo.
•Media in Russia, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia all highlighted the unusual 6-0, 6-0 scoreline in Medvedev’s loss.
•The Monte Carlo Masters is part of the ATP Masters 1000 series on clay courts.
•Rublev’s and Medvedev’s early exits come at the start of the 2026 clay-court season in Europe.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Medvedev quickly regains form in his next clay events His Monte Carlo loss may be seen as a one-off setback with limited effect on his ranking.

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Primary Sources (6)

WESTABC News (AU) - Just InRacquets smashed, tempers flare as Medvedev suffers 6-0, 6-0 meltdown RUInterfax (RU)Андрей Рублев выбыл из турнира Masters в Монте-Карло CNChannel News AsiaMedvedev smashes racket during 6-0 6-0 loss in Monte Carlo MEDaily SabahMedvedev breaks 7 rackets in Monte Carlo loss to Berrettini

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.