Grigor Dimitrov’s 2025 Wimbledon journey came to a heartbreaking halt during his fourth-round match against world No. 1 Jannik Sinner. After winning the first two sets 6-3, 7-5 and leading 2-2 in the third, Dimitrov collapsed on court clutching his chest. Medical staff later confirmed a partial tear in his right pectoral muscle, forcing him to retire mid-match.
A Message from the Heart
Days after the incident, Dimitrov shared a deeply emotional message on Instagram. He wrote, “Sometimes the heart wants to keep going… but the universe has a different plan for us. Having to withdraw from this match at Wimbledon was one of the most painful moments of my career.” He thanked fans, friends, and the tennis community for their overwhelming support, adding, “Recovery starts now. I’ll see you all soon.”
Support from Loved Ones
His girlfriend, actress Eiza González, reposted his message on her Instagram Story, calling him “beyond outstanding” and expressing pride in his resilience. Fellow players and coaches also rallied around Dimitrov, with Aryna Sabalenka’s boyfriend commenting, “Will be back stronger than ever brother.”
A Streak of Misfortune
This marks Dimitrov’s fifth consecutive Grand Slam retirement due to injury. Previous exits included leg, hip, and thigh issues at the US Open, Australian Open, and French Open respectively. Despite these setbacks, his performance at Wimbledon—especially against Sinner—showed glimpses of his enduring talent.
Grigor Dimitrov in 2025
Now the world no.21, Dimitrov 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 .
This season Grigor has an overall 17-11 win-loss record. Grigor Dimitrov’s most significant achievement of the current season was getting to the semifinal in Brisbane and Miami.