Former world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev faced a tough defeat in the Monte Carlo Masters, losing 6-3, 7-5 to fellow Russian Karen Khachanov in the last 16 on Thursday. Medvedev, the fourth seed, had previously performed well in Monte Carlo but struggled to find his rhythm against Khachanov.
The match started with a flurry of breaks, but Medvedev's double fault at 5-3 gave Khachanov the edge to claim the first set. In the second set, Medvedev had a chance to turn the tide at 5-4 but failed to capitalize on a set point. Khachanov's strong serving under pressure ultimately sealed the victory.
