Overview

• Diego Dedura-Palomero became the first player born in 2008 to win an ATP Tour match after Denis Shapovalov retired due to illness while trailing 7-6(2), 3-0 at the BMW Open in Munich.
• The 17-year-old celebrated his historic win with a unique gesture, drawing a cross on the clay with his feet and lying down on it, which he described as a religious expression of gratitude.
• Dedura-Palomero entered the tournament as a lucky loser after Gael Monfils withdrew, despite having lost in qualifying to Alexander Bublik.
• Only four players younger than Dedura-Palomero have ever won a match at the storied Munich tournament, with the last being in 1991.
• He is set to face Zizou Bergs in the second round on Thursday, continuing his unexpected journey at the BMW Open.