World No.18 suffers brutal 6-0 6-0 defeat in 44 minutes at Monte-Carlo Masters

Grigor Dimitrov left commentators “shocked and speechless” as suffered a double-bagel defeat for the first time in his career. The world No. 18 was seeking his third semi-final appearance at the Monte-Carlo Masters but he was blown off the court by Alex de Minaur.

The Australian, who is seeded eighth this week, needed just 44 minutes to send Dimitrov packing. It’s also the first time De Minaur has ever won a match 6-0 6-0.

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