In a heartwarming moment for tennis fans worldwide, Grigor Dimitrov has been honored with the prestigious Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award for 2024. This accolade, voted on by fellow players, recognizes Dimitrov’s exemplary fair play, professionalism, and integrity both on and off the court.
Dimitrov, the talented Bulgarian tennis player, expressed his gratitude and humility upon receiving the award. “I’m just very grateful, very thankful to all my fans, to all my colleagues, to everyone that has been such a support throughout all this time. I feel very fortunate,” he said. “Thank you all for this amazing appreciation, and I’ll make sure to keep on going and to keep on striving to be the best.”
This year, Dimitrov posted an impressive 46-18 record and won his ninth tour-level title in Brisbane. He also reached the finals in Miami, Marseille, and Stockholm, and advanced to the quarter-finals at Roland Garros, the US Open, and the Rolex Paris Masters. His stellar performance helped him finish the year at No. 10 in the PIF ATP Rankings, his best year-end ranking since 2017.
The Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award is named after the legendary Swedish tennis player, Stefan Edberg, who won the award five times between 1988 and 1995. Dimitrov joins an elite group of winners, including Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, who have been honored for their sportsmanship over the years.
Dimitrov’s recognition is a testament to his dedication to the sport and his exemplary conduct, making him a role model for aspiring tennis players around the world. Congratulations to Grigor Dimitrov on this well-deserved honor!
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Grigor Dimitrov in 2024
Ranked world no.10, Grigor played his last match on the 1st of November when he lost to world no.19 Karen Khachanov 6-2 6-3 in the quarter in Paris (draw).
Until now, during this year Grigor has managed to achieve a 46-18 match record. The Bulgarian conquered 1 title in Brisbane. Grigor got to the final in Marseille, Miami and Stockholm.
