Darderi's Mascot Snub Sparks Apology After Italian Open

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Darderi's Mascot Snub Sparks Apology After Italian Open

Luciano Darderi accidentally snubbed his mascot buddy before his big match against Casper Ruud at the Italian Open, causing quite a stir! After facing backlash, he apologized on Instagram, claiming it was just nerves. Unfortunately, he got schooled in the semi-finals with a 1-6, 1-6 loss, but on the bright side, he’s still set to hit a career-high ranking of No. 16!