<p>Daniil Medvedev was sent crashing out of the ATP/WTA Indians 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>French world number 28 Monfils produced a vintage performance to down Medvedev 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 in just over two hours to advance to the fourth round.</p>.<p>It was the first time the 35-year-old Monfils has beaten a player ranked world number one since 2009.</p>.<p>The defeat means Novak Djokovic will return to the top of the world rankings, three weeks after Medvedev took top spot on February 28.</p>.<p>Monfils sealed victory in 2hr 6min after converting his sixth match point in brilliant sunshine at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in the California desert.</p>.<p>The veteran Frenchman thumped his chest and pointed at his Ukrainian wife Elina Svitolina in the stands following a superb performance.</p>.<p>"I've had a strong start to the year, felt strong, moving good," Monfils said.</p>.<p>"I'm in my zone and I'm a tough opponent for anyone. 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 clinically taking the first set immediately after breaking Monfils for a 5-4 lead.</p>.<p>Monfils broke early for a 3-1 lead in the second set, but Medvedev broke back to level at 3-3.</p>.<p>Monfils earned set point in the eighth game with a brilliant backhand up the line before clinching the second set with a cheeky underarm serve.</p>.<p>Medvedev's composure evaporated in the deciding set, with the Russian earning a code violation for smashing his racket in frustration after being broken in the first game.</p>.<p>Monfils held and then went a double break up before holding again for a 4-0 lead.</p>.<p>With the next two games going on serve, Medvedev was soon in trouble in the seventh game, going 0-40 and three match-points down after blasting an overhead smash long.</p>.<p>The Russian did well to claw back those three match points, and saved two more before Monfils finally converted his sixth.</p>.<p>Monfils, the 26th seed, will face rising Spanish star 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>In the women's singles on Monday, Russia's Veronika Kudermetova advanced with to the last 16 after Czech opponent retired in the second set. Kudermetova was 6-4, 0-2 ahead when her opponent conceded defeat.</p>.<p>Greece's Maria Sakkari, looking to build on a breakout 2021 which included two Grand Slam semi-finals appearances, overwhelmed the Czech Republic's 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><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>
<p>Daniil Medvedev was sent crashing out of the ATP/WTA Indians 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>French world number 28 Monfils produced a vintage performance to down Medvedev 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 in just over two hours to advance to the fourth round.</p>.<p>It was the first time the 35-year-old Monfils has beaten a player ranked world number one since 2009.</p>.<p>The defeat means Novak Djokovic will return to the top of the world rankings, three weeks after Medvedev took top spot on February 28.</p>.<p>Monfils sealed victory in 2hr 6min after converting his sixth match point in brilliant sunshine at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in the California desert.</p>.<p>The veteran Frenchman thumped his chest and pointed at his Ukrainian wife Elina Svitolina in the stands following a superb performance.</p>.<p>"I've had a strong start to the year, felt strong, moving good," Monfils said.</p>.<p>"I'm in my zone and I'm a tough opponent for anyone. 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 clinically taking the first set immediately after breaking Monfils for a 5-4 lead.</p>.<p>Monfils broke early for a 3-1 lead in the second set, but Medvedev broke back to level at 3-3.</p>.<p>Monfils earned set point in the eighth game with a brilliant backhand up the line before clinching the second set with a cheeky underarm serve.</p>.<p>Medvedev's composure evaporated in the deciding set, with the Russian earning a code violation for smashing his racket in frustration after being broken in the first game.</p>.<p>Monfils held and then went a double break up before holding again for a 4-0 lead.</p>.<p>With the next two games going on serve, Medvedev was soon in trouble in the seventh game, going 0-40 and three match-points down after blasting an overhead smash long.</p>.<p>The Russian did well to claw back those three match points, and saved two more before Monfils finally converted his sixth.</p>.<p>Monfils, the 26th seed, will face rising Spanish star 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>In the women's singles on Monday, Russia's Veronika Kudermetova advanced with to the last 16 after Czech opponent retired in the second set. Kudermetova was 6-4, 0-2 ahead when her opponent conceded defeat.</p>.<p>Greece's Maria Sakkari, looking to build on a breakout 2021 which included two Grand Slam semi-finals appearances, overwhelmed the Czech Republic's 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><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>