<p>Daniil Medvedev was sent crashing out of the ATP/WTA Indian Wells Masters in a stunning defeat to Gael Monfils on Monday that ended the Russian's three-week reign as world number one.</p>.<p>On a day of upsets in the California desert, Medvedev was the highest profile casualty to be sent packing, outfoxed 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 by veteran Frenchman Monfils.</p>.<p>The shocks continued in the evening session as Greek fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas tumbled out to 21-year-old American Jenson Brooksby.</p>.<p>Brooksby, ranked 43rd in the world, advanced to the last 16 with a 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 win.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/tennis/shock-loss-to-monfils-costs-daniil-medvedev-world-number-1-rank-1091399.html">Shock loss to Monfils costs Daniil Medvedev world number 1 rank</a></strong></p>.<p>Earlier, the 35-year-old Monfils scored his first victory over a world number one since 2009 with a superb display to dispose of US Open champion Medvedev.</p>.<p>The defeat means Novak Djokovic will on Monday return to the top of the world rankings, three weeks after Medvedev became number one.</p>.<p>Monfils sealed victory in 2hr 6min after converting his sixth match point.</p>.<p>"I'm in my zone and I'm a tough opponent for anyone," Monfils said. "It's been a long time since I've beaten a world number one, so I'm pretty happy."</p>.<p>Reigning US Open champion Medvedev had looked to be in control after taking the first set immediately after breaking Monfils for a 5-4 lead.</p>.<p>But after Monfils took the second set -- clinching with a cheeky underarm serve -- Medvedev's composure evaporated in the decider.</p>.<p>The Russian earned a code violation for smashing his racket in frustration after being broken in the first game, and Monfils raced through the gears to seal a deserved victory.</p>.<p>Medvedev said he would aim to reclaim his number one ranking at the Miami Open next week.</p>.<p>"Now I know I'm going to lose it (the ranking), so I have Miami to try to get it back," Medvedev said.</p>.<p>"Usually feeling a little bit better in Miami in terms of tennis, so we'll try to play good there.</p>.<p>"When I play my best tennis, my good tennis, it's really tough to beat me. But that's the toughest part of tennis is to reproduce it time after time."</p>.<p>Monfils, the 26th seed, will face talented young Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in the fourth round.</p>.<p>Alcaraz, seeded 19, advanced to the last 16 with a confident 6-2, 6-0 demolition of compatriot Roberto Bautista Agut, the 15th seed.</p>.<p>As Medvedev was left reflecting on his early exit, Rafael Nadal's unbeaten start to 2022 continued with a straight-sets defeat of Britain's Dan Evans.</p>.<p>The 21-time Grand Slam champion recorded his 17th straight victory of the year with a 7-5, 6-3 defeat of the 27th seed.</p>.<p>"Today was a step forward," Spain's Nadal said. "There is no other chance but play very well the next day if I want to keep going. If not, I'm going to go home."</p>.<p>Nadal will play Reilly Opelka in the last 16 after the American 17th seed downed Canada's Denis Shapovalov, seeded 13, 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 6-4.</p>.<p>In the women's singles, Veronika Kudermetova advanced to the last 16 after her Czech opponent Marie Bouzkova retired in the second set at 6-4, 0-2.</p>.<p>Greece's Maria Sakkari, looking to build on a breakout 2021 which included two Grand Slam semi-finals appearances, overwhelmed another Czech, Petra Kvitova, in straight sets.</p>.<p>Sakkari booked her place in the fourth round with a 6-3, 6-0 win over the two-time Wimbledon champion.</p>.<p>After the tearful exit of four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka on Saturday, there was another emotional flashpoint as Victoria Azarenka succumbed to Kazakh 17th seed Elena Rybakina 6-3, 6-4.</p>.<p>Rybakina's victory was overshadowed by a bizarre incident which came while Azarenka prepared to serve while trailing 6-3, 2-2.</p>.<p>Play was held up for several minutes as the 32-year-old two-time Australian Open champion dissolved into floods of tears, waving away intervention from the chair umpire saying "I'm sorry, I'm really sorry."</p>.<p>Rybakina described the incident as a "very strange situation".</p>.<p>"I just hope everything is good with Vika because I don't know what happened," she said. "Hope everything is okay."</p>.<p><strong>Check out the latest videos from <i data-stringify-type="italic">DH</i>:</strong></p>
<p>Daniil Medvedev was sent crashing out of the ATP/WTA Indian Wells Masters in a stunning defeat to Gael Monfils on Monday that ended the Russian's three-week reign as world number one.</p>.<p>On a day of upsets in the California desert, Medvedev was the highest profile casualty to be sent packing, outfoxed 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 by veteran Frenchman Monfils.</p>.<p>The shocks continued in the evening session as Greek fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas tumbled out to 21-year-old American Jenson Brooksby.</p>.<p>Brooksby, ranked 43rd in the world, advanced to the last 16 with a 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 win.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/tennis/shock-loss-to-monfils-costs-daniil-medvedev-world-number-1-rank-1091399.html">Shock loss to Monfils costs Daniil Medvedev world number 1 rank</a></strong></p>.<p>Earlier, the 35-year-old Monfils scored his first victory over a world number one since 2009 with a superb display to dispose of US Open champion Medvedev.</p>.<p>The defeat means Novak Djokovic will on Monday return to the top of the world rankings, three weeks after Medvedev became number one.</p>.<p>Monfils sealed victory in 2hr 6min after converting his sixth match point.</p>.<p>"I'm in my zone and I'm a tough opponent for anyone," Monfils said. "It's been a long time since I've beaten a world number one, so I'm pretty happy."</p>.<p>Reigning US Open champion Medvedev had looked to be in control after taking the first set immediately after breaking Monfils for a 5-4 lead.</p>.<p>But after Monfils took the second set -- clinching with a cheeky underarm serve -- Medvedev's composure evaporated in the decider.</p>.<p>The Russian earned a code violation for smashing his racket in frustration after being broken in the first game, and Monfils raced through the gears to seal a deserved victory.</p>.<p>Medvedev said he would aim to reclaim his number one ranking at the Miami Open next week.</p>.<p>"Now I know I'm going to lose it (the ranking), so I have Miami to try to get it back," Medvedev said.</p>.<p>"Usually feeling a little bit better in Miami in terms of tennis, so we'll try to play good there.</p>.<p>"When I play my best tennis, my good tennis, it's really tough to beat me. But that's the toughest part of tennis is to reproduce it time after time."</p>.<p>Monfils, the 26th seed, will face talented young Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in the fourth round.</p>.<p>Alcaraz, seeded 19, advanced to the last 16 with a confident 6-2, 6-0 demolition of compatriot Roberto Bautista Agut, the 15th seed.</p>.<p>As Medvedev was left reflecting on his early exit, Rafael Nadal's unbeaten start to 2022 continued with a straight-sets defeat of Britain's Dan Evans.</p>.<p>The 21-time Grand Slam champion recorded his 17th straight victory of the year with a 7-5, 6-3 defeat of the 27th seed.</p>.<p>"Today was a step forward," Spain's Nadal said. "There is no other chance but play very well the next day if I want to keep going. If not, I'm going to go home."</p>.<p>Nadal will play Reilly Opelka in the last 16 after the American 17th seed downed Canada's Denis Shapovalov, seeded 13, 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 6-4.</p>.<p>In the women's singles, Veronika Kudermetova advanced to the last 16 after her Czech opponent Marie Bouzkova retired in the second set at 6-4, 0-2.</p>.<p>Greece's Maria Sakkari, looking to build on a breakout 2021 which included two Grand Slam semi-finals appearances, overwhelmed another Czech, Petra Kvitova, in straight sets.</p>.<p>Sakkari booked her place in the fourth round with a 6-3, 6-0 win over the two-time Wimbledon champion.</p>.<p>After the tearful exit of four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka on Saturday, there was another emotional flashpoint as Victoria Azarenka succumbed to Kazakh 17th seed Elena Rybakina 6-3, 6-4.</p>.<p>Rybakina's victory was overshadowed by a bizarre incident which came while Azarenka prepared to serve while trailing 6-3, 2-2.</p>.<p>Play was held up for several minutes as the 32-year-old two-time Australian Open champion dissolved into floods of tears, waving away intervention from the chair umpire saying "I'm sorry, I'm really sorry."</p>.<p>Rybakina described the incident as a "very strange situation".</p>.<p>"I just hope everything is good with Vika because I don't know what happened," she said. "Hope everything is okay."</p>.<p><strong>Check out the latest videos from <i data-stringify-type="italic">DH</i>:</strong></p>