Sinner goes two sets down, then Dimitrov gets injured: Jannik to quarterfinals against Shelton
Grigor Dimitrov 's tears and Jannik Sinner 's words, almost an apology to the public and to the Bulgarian tennis player himself. Here is the final image of the eighth of Wimbledon where the world number 1 takes advantage of the injury suffered by Dimitrov, who was leading by two sets, and reaches the quarterfinals: 3-6 5-7 2-2 ret.
Jannik Sinner's words: "I don't feel like a winner"
Jannik Sinner, after accompanying Dimitrov to the locker room, spoke in the usual interview on the sidelines: "I don't know what to say - said the South Tyrolean tennis player at the end of the match - Grigor is an incredible player and he proved it today. In the past he was very unlucky in the last 2 years. He is a good friend, we know each other well and seeing him like this hurts. I hope he recovers as quickly as possible. I don't feel like a winner at all . It's a very unlucky moment for all of us who have seen him. He has always had injuries in the last Slams. These injuries are terrible, we know how much he cares about this sport, we are talking about one of the best workers. This is not the ending we would have hoped for. Let's give Grigor a round of applause".
What happened to Dimitrov?
During the 4th game of the third set, after serving with an ace, Grigor Dimitrov immediately collapsed to the ground complaining of a problem in the right pectoral area. At first the Bulgarian asked for help from the physiotherapist on the court, then, with the referee's permission, he went into the locker room to better understand the injury. A few minutes later, Dimitrov returned to the court, telling Sinner and the referee that the match was over. In tears, the Bulgarian, who was struggling to lift his right shoulder, was forced to retire at the end of a match that had been perfect up until that point, leaving the court covering his face with a towel and with the help of Sinner. Dimitrov had won the first and second sets. With this retirement, the Italian advances to the quarterfinals of Wimbledon.
Sinner in the quarter-finals: he wins against Dimitrov by retirement 3-6 5-7 2-1 ret.
Jannik Sinner advances to the quarterfinals after Grigor Dimitrov retires in the third set. The Bulgarian was leading two sets to love before a serious pectoral muscle injury forced him to retire.
Dimitrov retires
After the injury, the Bulgarian tennis player returns to the court and retires. Dimitrov was leading two sets to zero: 6-3 7-2 2-2
Injury for Dimitrov
The Bulgarian after a service, collapses to the ground and touches his pectoral muscle. The match is stopped and the physiotherapist intervenes
Sinner continues on serve: 2-1 in the third set
Jannik Sinner continues well in the third set and also holds serve in the third game of the third set
Dimitrov doesn't get flustered and holds serve
Grigor Dimitrov starts the third set the same way he finished the other two: by winning. And keeping his service game intact, despite Sinner dragging him to deuce: 1-1
Sinner starts well: 1-0 ahead in the third set
Jannik Sinner starts well in the third set and holds his serve at 30
Warm-up before the start of the third set
Roof closed and off we go again. Sinner and Dimitrov on the field warming up for the change in conditions: roof closed and lights on.
The roof of the Central closes
Due to darkness, the lights come on and the roof of the Centre Court is closed. Toilet break for both Sinner and Dimitrov.
Dimitrov is perfect: he also wins the second set
Grigor Dimitrov wins the second set 7-5. Elbow problem for Jannik
Dimitrov breaks serve again: 5-6
A sliding volley, a venomous half drop shot and a line. Dimitrov on fire and Sinner loses his serve again in the second set. Dimitrov ahead 5-6 and serves
Sinner's roar, counterbreak: 5-5
The champion's shot. Sinner breaks Dimitrov's serve and brings the second set back to parity: 5-5
Sinner holds serve: 4-5
Jannik Sinner holds serve without much trouble and now he's playing it all out on Dimitrov's serve. Last chance to save the second set
Dimitrov Roller: 3-5 for the Bulgarian
The Bulgarian is a points machine during his service games, also helped by Sinner's many errors. The South Tyrolean is trying to get out of this crisis by talking a lot with his corner.
Sinner chases: 3-4 in the second set
Sinner holds his service game and tries to regain his calm and get over the elbow problem he suffered during the first set. The goal is a counterbreak
Dimitrov relentless on serve: 2-4
No problem for the Bulgarian tennis player who holds another service game to love
Medical time out for Sinner
At the end of the fifth game of the second set Jannik Sinner asked for a medical time-out due to an elbow problem, caused by the fall in the first game of the first set. After the surgery doctor, the blue has resumed the game regularly
Dimitrov like a hammer: 1-3 in the second set
Jannik Sinner leads Grigor Dimitrov to advantage during his service game, but the Bulgarian holds serve with two accelerations
Sinner's shock: 1-2 and serve held to love
Jannik is there and tries to react to this initial mini crisis. Service round held to love with an ace and two winners
Sinner in crisis: 0-2 Dimitrov in the second set
Another game won to love for Dimitrov. And a black crisis for the Italian tennis player who finds no countermeasures to the Bulgarian.
Break to zero for Dimitrov: 3-6 0-1
Nightmare for Sinner who also loses the first game of the second set. Service lost to love. 0-1 Dimitrov
Dimitrov impeccable, his first set 6-3
The Bulgarian tennis player wins the first set 6-3 in less than half an hour. Jannik Sinner is in difficulty, with too many faults in this first set.
Sinner 3-5 down: last chance to save the set
Sinner easily wins the eighth game of the first set. And now, on Dimitrov's serve, the last chance to save the first set.
Dimitrov continues to push: 2-5
Changes of pace, different cuts and some errors by Sinner. And Dimitrov continues his run towards the first set without a hitch. Service held at 0
Service round without worries: Sinner chases 2-4
Easy service game for Sinner who wins the sixth game (at 15) and now looks for the counterbreak on the Bulgarian's serve
Dimitrov doesn't tremble: 1-4
The Bulgarian's service run continues without a hitch, winning (at deuce) also the fifth game of the first set against a still too foul-prone Jannik Sinner. The only flash from the Alto Adige player, a passing shot on the run for the momentary 40-40
Sinner tries to get into rhythm: 1-3
Jannik Sinner , still too faulty, holds the first serve of the match and closes the gap on Dimitrov: 1-3 and service for the Bulgarian
Dimitrov consolidates the break: 0-3
The Bulgarian does not tremble and holds serve even in the third game. Sinner still tense in these first three games.
Sinner starts badly: Dimitrov break
Second difficult game for Sinner who loses his serve: 0-2 Dimitrov
Dimitrov holds serve: 0-1
First game of great battle between Sinner and Dimitrov, ended in advantages and won by the Bulgarian tennis player. With Sinner slipping on the grass of the Centre Court, but without any consequences.
Sinner-Dimitrov: the match begins
The match between Jannik Sinner and Grigor Dimitrov begins: the Bulgarian serves
The warm-up begins
Jannik Sinner and Grigor Dimitrov take to the court for warm-up. The Bulgarian tennis player wins the toss and chooses to serve.
Sinner-Dimitrov to play soon
The match between Andreeva and Navarro is over. In a few minutes, world no. 1 Jannik Sinner and Grigor Dimitrov will take to the court
Roger Federer is also in the stands on Centre Court
Roger Federer, winner of eight Wimbledon titles, is in the stands on Centre Court with his wife Mirka. He watched the match between Djokovic and De Minaur.
Previous matches between Dimitrov and Sinner: the Italian leads 4-1
There are five precedents so far between Grigor Dimitrov and Jannik Sinner. The Italian leads 4-1 and has won the last four matches, including the Miami final in 2024. Here is the complete picture:
2024 – Roland Garros (quarterfinals): Sinner v. Dimitrov 6-2, 6-4, 7-6(3)
2024 – Masters 1000 Miami (final): Sinner b. Dimitrov 6-3, 6-1
2023 – China Open (quarterfinals): Sinner v. Dimitrov 6-4, 3-6, 6-2
2023 – Masters 1000 Miami (third round): Sinner v. Dimitrov 6-3, 6-4
2020 – Masters 1000 Rome (round of 16): Dimitrov v. Sinner 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
The match between Sinner and Dimitrov will start after Andreeva-Navarro
Long day on the Center court. After Djokovic's victory over De Minaur in four sets, the match between Andreeva and Navarro is underway. The Russian is ahead 6-2 2-1, the game has been going on for 52 minutes. At the end, Jannik Sinner will take the field against Grigor Dimitrov.
Sinner vs. Dimitrov, quarterfinals at stake
Jannik Sinner , who has had a nearly perfect run so far, enters the second week of the Wimbledon tournament facing Bulgarian Dimitrov. The winner will face the winner of the Sonego-Shelton match in the quarterfinals.
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