dailyloe.com – Daniil Medvedev faces Matteo Berrettini in the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters round of 32 on Tuesday. This match marks the Russian’s first clay-court tournament of the 2026 season. Medvedev enters after a strong hardcourt start this year.
He has already won titles in Brisbane and Dubai this season. Medvedev also reached the final of Indian Wells, notably upsetting Carlos Alcaraz. His opponent, Matteo Berrettini, entered the tournament as a wildcard.
Berrettini advanced to this round after Roberto Bautista Agut retired yesterday. The Italian has built match rhythm on clay from earlier tournaments. He played in Buenos Aires and Rio earlier this season.
Medvedev holds a dominant 3-0 head-to-head record against Berrettini. All three of their previous meetings were contested on hard courts. This will be their first-ever match on a clay surface.
Berrettini’s game is considered naturally suited to clay courts. His heavy topspin forehand and sliding prowess are key assets. This contrasts with Medvedev’s typically flatter baseline game.
Despite the surface challenge, Medvedev is the higher-seeded player. He received a bye in the first round of the tournament. Berrettini holds a 4-4 record on clay for the 2026 season so far.
The match is a key early test for Medvedev’s clay ambitions. A win would advance him to the round of 16 in Monte Carlo. The tournament is a prestigious Masters 1000 event on the ATP Tour.[]
Source: Polymarket
