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Darderi Falls 6-1, 6-1, Apologizes, Rises to No. 16

5/17/2026

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Luciano Darderi (24) lost 6-1, 6-1 to Casper Ruud in the semifinal of the 2026 Italian Open in Rome.
He posted an Instagram apology for not shaking mascot Camilla’s hand before the match, saying it was unintentional.
He told reporters he was very tired, had “no petrol,” and could not give his best performance.
The semifinal should lift his ranking to about world No. 16.

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Luciano Darderi (24) lost 6-1, 6-1 to Casper Ruud in the semifinal of the 2026 Italian Open in Rome.
He posted an Instagram apology for not shaking mascot Camilla’s hand before the match, saying it was unintentional.
He told reporters he was very tired, had “no petrol,” and could not give his best performance.
The semifinal should lift his ranking to about world No. 16.