Tennis
Madrid Open star mocks rival in brutal fashion while practising on court next to him
Denis Shapovalov has brutally poked fun at teenage rival Diego Dedura-Palomero a week on from their battle at the BMW Open. The Canadian’s retirement through injury against the 17-year-old prompted a wild celebration from the rookie star.
Dedura-Palomero, who was leading the match before Shapovalov’s retirement, became the first player born in 2008 or later to win an ATP Tour match. In remarkable scenes, he celebrated by roaring in delight before drawing a giant cross on the clay surface and lying down on his back with his arms and legs outstretched. The moment received a mixed reaction from fans on social media.
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