Video: 17-year-old Dedura-Palomero stormyly celebrated the opponent’s skill
Munich. A 17 -year -old German tennis player Diego Dedura-Palomero experienced a premiere in Munich, which he will never forget.
Not only was he became the first player born in 2008, who joined the main competition of the ATP tournament, but also scored a premiere victory.
However, his win over Canadian Denis Shapoval at the BMW Open, however, caused a wave of emotions not only on the court, but also among fans around the world.
In the main competition as the fourth Lucky Loser
The Dedura-Palomero originally appeared in the tournament only in the qualifying, in which after a successful start succumbed in the second round to experienced Alexander Bublic.
This should have ended his participation in Munich. Fate, however, intervened and for the resignation of Gael Monfils he got into the main competition as the fourth « Lucky Loser ». He opened the gate to one of his greatest moments of his career so far.
Video: Dream DEDURA -PALOMERO – Shapovalov’s Match (celebration from time 3:11 min)
His first rival in the main competition was the former ten – Shapovalov, which is currently in the ATP ranking on 129th place.
Despite the paper assumptions, the young German was not afraid and was able to surprise the Canadian. The first set won 7: 6 (2) and the second one quickly led 3: 0.
Shapovalov then scored the match for injury in his knee. Dedura-Palomero won his premiere win on the ATP circuit at his debut.
He was stunned by a reputable journalist
After the match, an explosion of emotions broke out on the court. Dedura-Palomero shouted from joy, threw a headdress on the antuk, drew a cross on the court, and lay on his back with his hands and legs spread.
It was undoubtedly a spontaneous reaction to the historical moment, but not everyone accepted it positively.
On social networks, comments in which the young player criticized for an inappropriate celebration, especially in the context that the opponent did not play a meeting for injury, quickly appeared on social networks.
Some commentators have described his actions disrespectful and disproportionate. There were also voices that « victory after Skreč should not be celebrated as a Grand Slam title ».
On the other hand, some reactions were also in defense of the young German. Renowned tennis journalist For example, Rothenberg said he disagrees with criticism.
« He led 7: 6 (2), 3: 0, so it wasn’t a random victory. And if someone’s celebration seems to be exaggerated, maybe it’s because others celebrate too little, » he said.
DEdura-Palomero showed that he believed and that he did not get his place in the tournament only by chance. His performance on the court also supported the course of the match, when most of the match was more active and better player.
In addition to historical entry, it can also enjoy a fundamental shift in his career. So far, he has earned about £ 15,800 on the circuit, but only participation in the second round of the tournament in Munich has brought him more than £ 31,000, which is approximately twice his earnings.
You said he would put everything into it
After the match he was visibly moved and hard to find words. In an interview, he admitted that recent years have been challenging and that the opportunity to qualify for him was a success.
« I don’t have words. Those years were difficult. I got a free card to the qualifying, I climbed MacDonald’s MacDonald, then he lost tightly with the bubble.
In the next round, he encounters Belgian Zizou Bergse, who is currently in 102.
Dedura-Palomero will want to build on his performance and confirm that his victory was not accidental. However, his name will be written in tennis statistics.
The author writes for the portal tbtennis.cz
