
Grigor Dimitrov’s Wimbledon campaign came to a heartbreaking halt during his fourth-round match against world No. 1 Jannik Sinner. Leading by two sets and playing some of his best tennis in recent memory, Dimitrov suddenly collapsed to the ground clutching his chest after serving an ace. The match ended in tears as he was forced to retire, marking his fifth consecutive Grand Slam withdrawal due to injury.
Diagnosis and recovery timeline
Following medical evaluations, Dimitrov’s manager Georgi Stoimenov confirmed that the Bulgarian star suffered a partial tear of his pectoralis major muscle. The injury will sideline him for the upcoming tournaments in Bastad, Toronto, and Cincinnati, all key stops in the summer hardcourt swing. However, specialists are optimistic that with proper rehabilitation, Dimitrov will be fit to compete at the US Open, which begins on August 26.
A string of unfortunate retirements
This latest setback adds to a troubling pattern for Dimitrov, who has struggled with physical issues throughout the 2025 season. He previously retired from matches at the Australian Open, French Open, and now Wimbledon, often while leading. Despite these challenges, his performances have shown flashes of brilliance, making his repeated exits all the more painful for fans and fellow players.
Support from the tennis community
The tennis world rallied around Dimitrov after his emotional departure from Centre Court. Jannik Sinner, visibly moved, praised Dimitrov’s play and character, saying, “He’s an incredible player and a good friend. I don’t take this as a win at all”. Messages of encouragement poured in from fans and colleagues, highlighting the respect Dimitrov commands across the sport.
Looking ahead to New York
With the US Open on the horizon, Dimitrov’s team is focused on recovery and preparation. If he returns in full form, he could be a dangerous contender on the hard courts of Flushing Meadows. For a player who has long been admired for his elegance and grit, the hope is that this injury marks a turning point—not an ending.
Grigor Dimitrov in 2025


At the moment ranked no.21, the Bulgarian played his last match on the 1st of January 1970 when he had to retire when playing against world no.1 Jannik Sinner in the 4th round and the scoreline was 3-6 5-7 2-2 .
At the moment, during this season Grigor has managed to achieve a compiled 17-11 match record. Grigor Dimitrov’s best result of the current season was reaching the semifinal in Brisbane and Miami.