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Grigor Dimitrov was a reduced away from disturbing Wimbledon’s # 1-seeded men’s single player, Jannik Sinner, Monday.
But an unimportant injury changed all this.
Dimitrov had to retire from the match in the 16-round due to an apparent pectoral injury despite owning a 6-3, 7-5, 2-2 lead over the culprit.
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Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria gets an injury in Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Jannik Sinner from Italy on day eight of the championship Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 0, 2025 in London, England. (Shi Tang/Getty Images)
In contrast, Sinner is on his way to the Wimbledon quarterfinals.
During a serving, Dimitrov immediately fell on the grass in pain and grabbed his right pec. Coaches sprinted out to help him, and it seemed that all Dimitrov could do was laugh at the moment, knowing that his potential rebellion was chalk.
Ben Shelton takes 1 minute to defeat the opponent in Wimbledon after the match was suspended due to darkness
Dimitrov’s status was still up in the air as he left the court for a medical timeout. When he returned to court, however, he shook Sinner’s hand to say that he could not continue.
The server was the set-binding point when Dimitrov won the fourth game in the third set.
The Center Court audience gave Dimitrov a high ovation despite the circumstances while packing his bag to leave the match and tournament.
“I don’t take as a victory at all,” Sinner said after the match, showing respect for Dimitrov in the process.
Jannik Sinner (L) from Italy greets Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria after Dimitrov retired due to injury in Gentlemen’s Singles Fourth Round Match on Day Eight of the Wimbledon Championship 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 7, 2025 in London, England. (Shi Tang/Getty Images)
“I don’t know what to say. He’s an incredible player. I think we all saw this today. He’s been so unlucky in the last few years.”
Dimitrov played well at Wimbledon, hoping to reach the semi -finals for the first time since 2014 – his deepest race in the tournament to date.
But injury has been a problem for Dimitrov, especially in the Grand Slams. This is the fifth straight tournament he has been forced to retire, last occurs in the French Open due to a thigh disorder in the first round.
In 2024 he left the fourth round with an abducted tear during his fight against Daniil Medvedev.
Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria cries after retiring during the day eight of the championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 7, 2025 in London, UK. (Marleen Fouchier/BSR Agency/Getty Images)
Despite not accepting it as a win, Sinner will have to prepare for his quarter -final match with American Phenom Ben Shelton, No. 10 seeds of the tournament. Shelton defeated Lorenzo Sonego 3-6, 6-1, 7-6, 7-5 Monday.
