Denis Shapovalov brought some humor to his practice session at the Madrid Open by mimicking Diego Dedura-Palomero’s exuberant celebration. The Canadian tennis star was seen imitating the young German’s animated reaction to his historic victory at the Munich Open, where Dedura-Palomero became the first player born in 2008 or later to win an ATP Tour match.

Shapovalov, who was on the receiving end of that milestone defeat, appeared to take the moment in stride. During his practice session, he humorously reenacted Dedura-Palomero’s enthusiastic gestures while training on a court adjacent to the German player. The lighthearted moment showcased Shapovalov’s ability to embrace the competitive spirit of the sport while maintaining a sense of fun.

As Shapovalov prepares for his upcoming match against either Aleksandar Vukic or Kei Nishikori, Dedura-Palomero will need to navigate the qualifying rounds to secure a spot in the main draw. The playful exchange between the two players adds an entertaining subplot to the tournament, highlighting the camaraderie and sportsmanship that make tennis a compelling spectacle.

Denis Shapovalov in 2025

Now ranked no.30, Denis played his last match on the 15^th of April when he had to retire when playing against world no.376 Diego Dedura-Palomero in the 1^st round and the scoreline was 7-6(2) 3-0

At present, during this year Shapovalov achieved a compiled 12-8 record. This year, Denis clinched 1 title in Dallas.

Diego Dedura-Palomero in 2025

Now ranked no.376 (career-high), Diego played his last match on the 21^st of April when he capitulated to world no.115 Daniel Elahi Galan Riveros 6-7(7) 6-4 6-1 in the qualifications in Madrid (draw).

At the moment, during this season Dedura-Palomero owns an overall 9-12 record.

Denis Shapovalov and Diego Dedura-Palomero squared off only once. Their actual head to head record is 1-0 for Dedura-Palomero.