Jannik Sinner has reflected on his Wimbledon Championships triumph, pointing out that it was a miracle he didn’t crash out in the round of 16 of the tournament. The World No.1 was just one set away from falling to Grigor Dimitrov before an unexpected event made him clinch the quarter-finals ticket. Sinner was in great […]
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Look, we all love a good comeback story. But sometimes, the tennis gods have other plans—and those plans usually involve crushing our hopes right when things start looking up. Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov gave us a brief glimpse of what could have been at the Paris Masters this week, defeating local favorite Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in […]
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12 second round matches are scheduled on Day 3 of the ATP Rolex Paris Masters, and every single match promises some great tennis action. This article features former champion Daniil Medvedev, who will face former finalist Grigor Dimitrov in a blockbuster clash. As always, we at LWOT will offer predictions for every match on the […]
Read MoreMany thoughts raced through Grigor Dimitrov‘s mind when he injured his right pectoral muscle after taking the first two sets off eventual winner Jannik Sinner in the fourth round of Wimbledon. At the age of 34, such an injury can make a player think about retirement, and Dimitrov was no different. It’s been nearly four […]
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The headline player of Day 1 at the ATP Paris Masters 1000 was Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov. The 34-year-old displayed his artistry and skill against home French player Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, cruising to a 7-6(1) 6-1 victory over the Frenchman, who relies heavily on a powerful serve but has little else to his game. Dimitrov’s performance […]
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Grigor Dimitrov was triumphant in his first competitive match since his injury retirement at Wimbledon, as he defeated France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 7-6 (5), 6-1 in the first round of the Rolex Paris Masters on Monday. Dimitrov never had his serve broken, gradually pulling away in the first-set tiebreaker before dominating the second set. He […]
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It promises to be an entertaining start at the ATP Paris Masters with 16 matches on the opening day in the French capital. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, including Jacob Fearnley vs Andrey Rublev, Karen Khachanov vs Ethan Quinn, and Alexei Popyrin vs […]
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In a new Daily Dose of Social Media, the action continues in Asia, with the Wuhan Open and the Shanghai Masters as the major events. The women gathered for the last WTA 1000 of the season participated in the players’ party, with Iga Swiatek, Mirra Andreeva, Leylah Fernandez, Alexandra Eala, among others, taking part in […]
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Grigor Dimitrov suffered an excruciating end to his 2025 Wimbledon campaign, as he had to leave the court with a painful pectoral muscle injury. He has still not recovered from this setback and will miss the upcoming Shanghai Masters. The Masters 1000 event will be held between 1st-12th October, and is the penultimate 1000 event […]
Read MoreA bright young tennis star might be soon be the new face of a nation, as Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov enters the twilight of his career. Compatriot Ivan Ivanov is slowly finding his footing on the ATP Tour, with hopes of achieving the same success as the fan-favorite veteran. The 16-year old has already left his […]
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Let’s talk about timing, shall we? Dimitrov‘s injury couldn’t have come at a worse moment. The 34-year-old was absolutely crushing it at Wimbledon, leading Sinner in what looked like it could be a massive upset. Then his body decided to betray him in the most dramatic way possible – hospitalization and everything. The pectoral muscle […]
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Grigor Dimitrov withdrew from the U.S. Open on Tuesday as he continues to recover from a chest injury. The 34-year-old Bulgarian held a two-set lead over World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in Wimbledon’s Round of 16 when he was forced to retire with a pectoral muscle injury on July 7. Dimitrov has won nine singles […]
Read MoreWorld No.1 Jannik Sinner added another trophy to his cabinet after prevailing at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships. However, the Italian appeared to have fortune on his side, after fourth round opponent Grigor Dimitrov retired mid-match due to injury. Sinner had been in great form prior to his encounter with Dimitrov. The top seed breezed through […]
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Bulgarian tennis icon Grigor Dimitrov will not compete at the upcoming US Open, bringing an end to his remarkable run of 58 consecutive Grand Slam appearances, the longest active streak in men’s tennis. The news was confirmed by Dimitrov’s manager, Georgi Stoimenov, who told Bulgarian tennis site TennisKafe that the Bulgarian star is still recovering […]
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On Sunday, Jannik Sinner got his revenge over Carlos Alcaraz and defeated him in the Wimbledon final, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, to claim his first Grand Slam title outside of hard courts. The Italian overcame Carlitos at the tournament where the Spaniard had been most dominant — a two-time defending champion with a 20-match winning […]
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Grigor Dimitrov shared an update Friday on the pectoral muscle injury that forced him to withdraw from Wimbledon this week with a huge lead against World No. 1 Jannik Sinner. The 19th-seeded Bulgarian retired from Monday’s Round of 16 match in London with a 6-3, 7-5, 2-2 lead against the top-seeded Italian. “Sometimes the heart […]
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Grigor Dimitrov shared an update on his health status following his painful retirement in the middle of his match against Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon fourth round. The Bulgarian was on the verge of pulling off the upset of the tournament, leading two sets up against the World No. 1, but an injury prevented him […]
Read More Grigor Dimitrov shared an update on his health status following his painful retirement in the middle of his match against Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon fourth round. The Bulgarian was on the verge of pulling off the upset of the tournament, leading two sets up against the World No. 1, but an injury prevented him […]
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Grigor Dimitrov suffered a terrible injury on Monday (July 7), while playing against Jannik Sinner in the fourth round of the Wimbledon Championship. The Bulgarian is expected to be away from the court for some time as he looks to recover, but his coach Jamie Delgado is worried that the mental recovery will be longer […]
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Grigor Dimitrov was forced to retire from his fourth-round match against Jannik Sinner after he suffered an injury in the third set. The Bulgarian star was arguably minutes away from reaching the quarter-finals of Wimbledon after an excellent display until then. Tennis legend Andy Roddick revealed what must have been going through the 34-year-old’s mind […]
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Jannik Sinner canceled his Tuesday morning practice after experiencing discomfort during his fourth-round match against Grigor Dimitrov. The World No. 1 survived a tough encounter where the Bulgarian retired due to physical issues, despite being two sets up in the third set. Dimitrov suffered an unfortunate injury that forced him to withdraw when it seemed […]
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Nick Kyrgios made fresh calls for a significant Wimbledon rule change after Grigor Dimitrov was forced to retire from an intense clash with Jannik Sinner, despite building a commanding lead. Dimitrov produced one of his finest Centre Court performances, racing into a two-set lead against the world No. 1 and looking in control. Sinner had […]
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Eiza Gonzalez has shown support for her boyfriend, Grigor Dimitrov, after a dramatic end to his Wimbledon campaign. The 34-year-old’s journey in the third Grand Slam of the year ended on Monday in the round of 16 where he was forced to retire while facing Italy’s Jannik Sinner. Dimitrov suffered an injury during the third […]
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Jannik Sinner suffered a huge blow in the first set in his fourth-round match against Grigor Dimitrov, on Centre Court in the ongoing Wimbledon. In the very first game itself, he slipped and ended up injuring his elbow and took a medical timeout. The severity of the injury is not known yet. At the press […]
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Jannik Sinner caught a break that may have helped him advance to the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Monday, but the world’s No. 1 player certainly did not celebrate it. Sinner appeared to be in danger of being eliminated at Wimbledon after he dropped the first two sets of his match against Grigor Dimitrov, but Dimitrov was […]
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Jannik Sinner advanced to the Wimbledon quarter-finals under unusual circumstances after Grigor Dimitrov retired from their match on July 7. Dimitrov was leading by two sets when he suddenly suffered an injury, ending what had been a promising performance. Sinner, already nursing a sore elbow, immediately rushed to Dimitrov’s side when the Bulgarian collapsed in […]
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Jannik Sinner advanced to the quarterfinals of Wimbledon after Grigor Dimitrov’s retirement during the third set of their encounter. The Bulgarian, a former World No. 3, was on the verge of delivering a major upset in an excellent performance, but an injury forced him to withdraw. These were tough moments for Dimitrov, who was about […]
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Grigor Dimitrov just can’t catch a break. During the fourth round of the Wimbledon men’s singles tournament, the 34-year-old — No. 21 in the world rankings — suffered a pectoral injury against No. 1 Jannik Sinner, forcing him to retire from the match despite winning the first two sets and being tied in the third, […]
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Grigor Dimitrov has always been defined by the talent he has not fulfilled. The nickname ‘Baby Fed’ that he has spent so many years trying to shed reflects that. Where the great Roger Federer won just about all there is to win, the Bulgarian will end his career with a far more modest collection of […]
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Grigor Dimitrov ’s Wimbledon campaign ended in heartbreak as he was forced to retire despite being two sets ahead against world number one Jannik Sinner . The Bulgarian had been playing some of his best tennis and was in control of the match. At 2-2 in the third set, Dimitrov suddenly grabbed his chest after […]
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Tennis star Grigor Dimitrov was forced to retire while leading Jannik Sinner in the fourth round of his Wimbledon match due to an injury. When Sinner learned that Dimitrov could not continue, he assisted in packing Dimitrov’s bags. This was a tough blow for Grigor Dimitrov, who was leading the top-ranked player in the world […]
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