In a stunning turn of events at the Monte-Carlo Masters 1000, top seed Alexander Zverev has been eliminated in the first round by Italy's Matteo Berrettini.

The match, held on the renowned court Rainier III, concluded with a scoreline of 2-6, 6-3, 7-5, igniting a wave of excitement among the local crowd, who rallied behind Berrettini.

Zverev, a former finalist at Wimbledon, started the match poorly, losing the first set as he struggled to find his rhythm.

However, Berrettini, currently ranked 34th in the world, regained momentum in the second set, taking the match to a decisive third set amid growing support from the audience.

Despite missing several break point opportunities in the final set, Berrettini managed to secure the victory after navigating through a tense finish.

This marks a continuation of Zverev's recent struggles, following early exits at the Masters 1000 events in Indian Wells and Miami earlier this year.

His performance at the Monte-Carlo event highlights a challenging period for the German player, who has not advanced beyond the Round of 16 since 2022.

Looking ahead, Berrettini will advance to the third round, where he is set to face either the Czech player Lehecka or Italian compatriot Musetti.