As we all feared, Grigor Dimitrov will not compete at the upcoming US Open. The Bulgarian is still recovering from the pectoral muscle injury he sustained during that heartbreaking Wimbledon clash against world no. 1, Jannik Sinner.
Grigor pushed the world's best player to the limits on Centre Court, taking the opening two sets before retiring due to injury at 2-2 in set number three. Initial hopes pointed to a swift recovery, but the veteran is not yet 100% ready.
Thus, he will skip the final Major of the season, ending his incredible streak of 58 consecutive Major appearances since the 2011 Australian Open, failing to match Roger Federer's 65.
Grigor streak was the longest among the active players and the fifth-best in the Open era, trailing Feliciano Lopez, Fernando Verdasco, Andreas Seppi and already mention Federer.
The streak highlights Dimitrov's consistency and dedication to perform on the most notable scene at all cost. This impressive run may be over, but the Bulgarian will try to extend his longevity and bounce back stronger after the greatest setback of his career.
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Grigor is currently focused on his recovery. He expects to hit the court again during the Chinese swing at the end of September andearly October. A year ago, Dimitrov was the US Open quarter-finalist, besting Andrey Rublev before retiring against Frances Tiafoe.
The Bulgarian has failed to complete a match at the previous five Majors, earning a negative record as his body refuses to endure the efforts on the most demanding tennis scene.
Grigor is eager to leave the most recent setback behind and return injury-free ahead of the closing events of the season. He deserves some luck following a terrible period plagued with injuries and setbacks, and we wish him a speedyrecovery.
