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Darderi apologizes for his ugly gesture towards a child in Rome

Iker Jiménez - 16 May 2026
Darderi apologizes for his ugly gesture towards a child in Rome. Source: Getty

Luciano Darderi starred in a highly commented image before his semifinal against Casper Ruud. The Italian stepped onto the court wearing sunglasses and ignored the child he was supposed to shake hands with during the presentation. The scene quickly went viral, and Darderi himself wanted to apologize on social media. "I deeply regret not shaking hands with Camilla. It was an involuntary gesture, in a moment of great concentration and tension," wrote the Italian, emphasizing that he has always stood for "respect towards all the people who are part of this sport."

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Darderi se disculpa por su feo gesto hacia un niño en Roma

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