(Video) Diego Dedura-Palomero’s controversial Jesus-infused religious celebration after first ATP main-draw win in Munich draws eyeballs 

Diego Dedura-Palomero becomes the first player born in 2008 to secure an ATP main draw victory after Denis Shapovalov retired.

(Video) Diego Dedura-Palomero’s controversial Jesus-infused religious celebration after first ATP main-draw win in Munich draws eyeballs 

Diego Dedura-Palomero (via X)

Diego Dedura-Palomero marked his first ATP win with a special celebration. He made a cross with his shoes on the clay and then lay down beside it. The moment was full of emotion and quickly caught attention. It reminded fans of Novak Djokovic’s famous celebration at Roland Garros in 2016.

Just 72 hours earlier, Dedura-Palomero wasn’t even in the main draw. He got a spot as a lucky loser after Gael Monfils withdrew. The 17-year-old grabbed the chance with both hands.

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On Tuesday, he played his first ATP Tour match in Munich. He faced Denis Shapovalov at the ATP 500 clay event. Dedura-Palomero led 7-6(2), 3-0 when Shapovalov retired, giving him the win.

With this, Dedura-Palomero became the first player born in 2008 or later to compete on the ATP Tour. His victory and unique celebration made it a moment to remember.

Justin Engel fails to replicate Diego Dedura-Palomero’s heroics

Seventeen-year-old German player Justin Engel could not make it to the second round. He lost to Fabian Marozsan in the first round. Marozsan played well and won the match 6-4, 6-1. Engel’s loss meant he could not join fellow German Diego Dedura-Palomero in the next round.

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Marozsan now moves on to face Ugo Humbert. Humbert is the fourth seed in the tournament. He had a tough first match but came back strong. He beat Nicolas Jarry 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.

Ugo Humbert is one of France’s top young players. He is rising fast on the tour. Another French talent, Arthur Fils, is also doing well. Both are showing strong results this year. Fils recently reached the quarterfinals in Monte Carlo. He played a great match against Carlos Alcaraz but lost in three sets. Alcaraz later won the tournament. It was a strong showing for Fils.

How Diego Dedura-Palomero made history?

Diego Dedura-Palomero got a surprise chance to play in Munich. He entered the main draw as a lucky loser after Gael Monfils withdrew. At just 17 years old, he became the first player born in 2008 or later to play in an ATP Tour match.

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Diego Dedura-Palomero (via X)

He faced Denis Shapovalov in the first round of the clay-court ATP 500 event. Dedura-Palomero held his nerve and played a strong match. After 64 minutes, he was celebrating his first win on the ATP Tour.

The young German won the first set in a solid tie-break, showing calm under pressure. In the second set, he went up 3-0 before Shapovalov had to retire. That sealed the victory for Diego.

According to Infosys ATP Stats, Dedura-Palomero saved both break points in the second set. His strong serve and steady play helped him stay in control. It was a big moment for the rising star.