A noteworthy situation occurred in the second game of the second set, when Medvedev missed in a long ball and lost the service game. Unable to maintain composure, the Russian player repeatedly hit the racket on the court surface and the billboard many times, causing the racket to be completely deformed. After that, the referee issued a warning for a foul, but Medvedev was not deducted points because this was the first violation in the match.
This reaction partly reflects the disappointing performance of the former world number one. After missing two break-point opportunities in the opening game, Medvedev quickly lost the game and could not create significant pressure on the opponent in the rest of the match.
The match ended after only 49 minutes, marking one of Medvedev's fastest defeats in his career. This is also the first time the Russian player has lost with a "double bagel" score (0-6, 0-6) at the ATP Tour level. Statistics show that he made nearly 30 unforced errors and 5 double faults, and only won 4/21 points when holding the second serve.
Unstable form on clay courts continues to be Medvedev's weakness. This player has repeatedly admitted that he is not suitable for clay courts and has difficulty deploying his signature playing style.
In the opposite direction, Matteo Berrettini had one of the most impressive matches recently. The Italian player took advantage of the opportunity, controlled the game effectively and won his first victory against Medvedev in his head-to-head career. This is also Berrettini's first victory against a Top 10 player in the world since last season.
The victory helped Berrettini qualify for the third round, where he will face 19-year-old young talent Joao Fonseca.
