Grigor Dimitrov has expressed his excitement and satisfaction after securing a place in the final of the Rolex Paris Masters, where he is set to face the world number one, Novak Djokovic.
Dimitrov’s journey to the final has been nothing short of remarkable, with a thrilling victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semifinals. The Bulgarian player showcased his resilience and determination, winning a hard-fought match with a final score of 6-3, 6-7(1), 7-6(3).
Following his semifinal win, Dimitrov spoke about his feelings, saying, “I am just happy I was able to get through that match in such a manner.” He acknowledged the challenging nature of the contest, particularly in the second set, where the tie-break proved to be pivotal. Dimitrov recognized the need for a change in his approach, and his ability to adapt and remain focused contributed to his success.
As he looks ahead to the final, Dimitrov is fully aware of the tough task at hand, facing none other than Novak Djokovic, the reigning world number one and one of the greatest tennis players of all time. The final promises to be an intense and closely-watched match, and Dimitrov’s journey to this stage has already been impressive.
Big levels from @grigordimitrov, extremely clinical attacking in sets 1 and 3 to take him into the Paris Final 📈#ConversionScore calculates the percentage of points won when the player has been #InAttack#TennisInsights | @ATPTour | @RolexPMasters pic.twitter.com/GpwsdcyrTI
— Tennis Insights (@tennis_insights) November 4, 2023
Dimitrov’s success in reaching the Paris Masters final demonstrates his exceptional form and determination this year. His strong performance has propelled him to No. 14 in the Pepperstone ATP Live Rankings, and he has the opportunity to climb even higher if he clinches the title. This would mark a significant achievement, as it would be his first tour-level trophy since his victory in the Nitto ATP Finals in 2017.
Tennis enthusiasts around the world eagerly anticipate the final showdown between Grigor Dimitrov and Novak Djokovic. The match promises to be a thrilling battle of skills, strategy, and determination, with the Paris Masters title at stake.
Dimitrov in Paris, ranking, and results in 2023
Now the world no.17, the Bulgarian owns a 43-20 match record in 2023. Grigor is currently playing in Paris where he beat the world no.22 Lorenzo Musetti 6-2 6-74 6-3, the world no.3 Daniil Medvedev 6-3 6-74 7-62, the world no.33 Alexander Bublik 6-2 6-2, the world no.11 Hubert Hurkacz 6-1 4-6 6-4 and the world no.6 Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 6-71 7-63.
Grigor Dimitrov will play the world no.1 Novak Djokovic in the final. Their record is 11-1 for Djokovic.
The Bulgarian got to the final in Geneva (Gonet Geneva Open).
Dimitrov won 8 titles in his career: 3 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 3 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
