Double bagel shock for Dubai champion

Russian's dislike of clay exposed by Berrettini in 6-0, 6-0 defeat at Monte Carlo

- BY JAYDIP SENGUPTA

Dubai champion Daniil Medvedev makes no bones about his dislike for clay, calling it the worst surface in the world, despite winning the 2023 Italian Open. His complaints range from his socks and locker rooms getting dirty, bad bounces and slower speeds, all leading to him becoming impatient on court.

And on Wednesday, his feet of clay was cruelly exposed by 2021 Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini who handed the 30-year-old Russian his first double bagel defeat of his career, a 6-0, 6-0 thrashing in just 49 minutes at the Monte Carlo Masters.