Grigor Dimitrov, after securing a spot in the Stockholm Open final, shared candid insights about his personal battles with anxiety and panic attacks. In a rare and vulnerable moment, the Bulgarian tennis star spoke about the mental health challenges he’s faced throughout his career, admitting that these struggles often crept into his performances on court.
Dimitrov emphasized the importance of openness and communication, especially for men, who he feels don’t discuss mental health enough. He noted that many athletes, especially in sports like the NBA, have begun to speak out about their mental health, setting a positive example. For Dimitrov, sharing these experiences isn’t a sign of weakness but a demonstration of strength, as it shows courage in facing inner challenges.
Dimitrov has something very important to say. Please, listen.
He has been dealing with anxiety, panick attacks and loneliness. It is important to him to open up as a man.
This is an important topic.
Interview done by @SpilXperten, who as the only written media present. pic.twitter.com/FM8v5YeOi4
— Nicholas Albek (@Nicholas_Albek) October 19, 2024
Encouraging more athletes to express vulnerability, Dimitrov highlighted the need for support in a sport like tennis, which can often feel isolating and unforgiving. His message is clear: talking about mental health should be normalized, as it ultimately helps athletes—and people in general—grow stronger.
Grigor Dimitrov in 2024
Now ranked no.9, Grigor played his last match on the 20th of October when he was defeated by world no.12 Tommy Paul 6-4 6-3 in the final in Stockholm (draw).
Currently, during this year Dimitrov achieved an overall 43-16 match record. Grigor has won 1 title in Brisbane. Dimitrov reached the final in Marseille, Miami and Stockholm.
Grigor Dimitrov will face the world no.46 Zhizhen Zhang in the 1st round. They have never competed against each other so far in top tournaments.
The Bulgarian has won 1 title in 2024 in Brisbane. Grigor reached the final in Marseille (Open 13 Provence), in Miami (Miami Open) and in Stockholm (BNP Paribas Nordic Open).
Grigor won 9 titles in his career: 4 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 3 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Grigor Dimitrov in 2024
Now the world no.9, Grigor played his last encounter on the 20th of October when he surrendered to world no.12 Tommy Paul 6-4 6-3 in the final in Stockholm (draw).
This season Grigor has managed to achieve a composed 43-16 record. Grigor has won 1 title in Brisbane. Dimitrov was the runner-up in Marseille, Miami and Stockholm.
Grigor Dimitrov will compete against the world no.46 Zhizhen Zhang in the 1st round. In the past, they have never played each other until now in top tournaments.
Grigor has won 1 title in 2024 in Brisbane. The Bulgarian was the finalist in Marseille (Open 13 Provence), in Miami (Miami Open) and in Stockholm (BNP Paribas Nordic Open).
The Bulgarian won 9 titles in his career: 4 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 3 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
