Overview

• Diego Dedura, a 17-year-old German player, made his ATP-500 debut at the Hamburg Open after receiving a wildcard entry.
• Dedura was defeated in the first round by Italy’s Luciano Darderi, ranked world No. 46, in straight sets (6:1, 6:4).
• This follows Dedura’s historic breakthrough in Munich, where he became the first 2008-born player to win an ATP main-draw match.
• The Hamburg Open, a key ATP-500 event, serves as preparation for top players like Alexander Zverev ahead of the French Open.
• Alexander Zverev is scheduled to begin his Hamburg campaign on Monday against US qualifier Aleksandar Kovacevic.