Wimbledon, Sinner consoles and helps Dimitrov in tears after his retirement (with the Bulgarian ahead 2 sets to 0 on Jannik) - VIDEO

A sight we never want to see.
Grigor Dimitrov is forced to retire while leading two sets to love. Everyone at #Wimbledon is wishing you a speedy recovery, Grigor 💚💜 pic.twitter.com/qBwiMbq3e2

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 7, 2025

Wimbledon, Sinner in the quarters, Dimitrov retires

Jannik reaches the quarterfinals of Wimbledon. The Italian world number 1 qualifies, thanks to the withdrawal of his opponent Grigor Dimitrov. The Bulgarian had to raise the white flag during the third set while he was ahead 6-3, 7-5, 2-2. The number 19 of the London seeding suffered a problem with his right pectoral and after the doctor's intervention he decided almost in tears, after a great match, to retire in his fifth consecutive Slam. Sinner was in difficulty throughout the match and was down by two sets having also suffered a problem with his elbow at the beginning of the match. The Italian qualifies for the quarterfinals where he will challenge the American Ben Shelton, executioner of Lorenzo Sonego.

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"I don't know what to say, he's an incredible player and it's a shame to win like this. He's been unlucky lately, he's a good friend and we know each other well. He would have deserved to play the next round, if he could have. I don't feel like a winner today, it's a sad moment for all of us who saw what happened. These injuries are terrible, I know how much he cares about this sport, it's not the ending I would have wanted and I wish him the best". This was said by Jannik Sinner after progressing to the quarterfinals of Wimbledon due to Grigor Dimitrov's retirement due to injury while the Bulgarian was ahead 2 sets to nil against the Italian.

"I don't take this as a win at all."
Jannik Sinner was full of respect for his friend Grigor Dimitrov after he was forced to retire. #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/bQTsxUM8Mu
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 7, 2025

Wimbledon, the quarter-finals draw