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17-Year-Old Diego Dedura Makes Historic ATP Debut at BMW Open

The teenager, now competing under his mother's Lithuanian surname, advanced to the round of 16 as the first 2008-born player to win an ATP main-draw match.

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Overview

  • Diego Dedura, formerly Dedura-Palomero, announced he will compete using his mother's Lithuanian surname for simplicity and clarity.
  • He made history at the BMW Open by becoming the first player born in 2008 to win a main-draw ATP match, defeating former top-ten player Denis Shapovalov.
  • Dedura entered the tournament as a lucky loser and progressed to the round of 16 before losing to Belgium’s Zizou Bergs in straight sets (1-6, 1-6).
  • His performance earned him 50 ATP ranking points and €36,560 in prize money, marking a significant milestone in his budding career.
  • The BMW Open's elevation to ATP-500 status in 2025 heightened the tournament's stakes, spotlighting Dedura's rapid rise on the professional tennis stage.