I don't believe all 3 did either but it is a miracle for each to dominate like they did. Yeah, that's too bad. He did beat Novak in the 2004 qualies. They had much closer matches earlier in their careers and Monfis was the junior slam champ.
If anyone interested, watch this video where Andy Roddick analyzes about the us open final and what tactics Medvedev used to beat nole . I have seen lots of people saying nole was tired that’s why he lost but I felt it’s not that simple . Some of the points made by op are also mentioned.