Grigor Dimitrov was undoubtedly playing one of the best matches of his career against former world No.1 Jannik Sinner in the round of 16 of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships. The Bulgarian veteran was ahead by two sets against the Italian ace and it is no exaggeration to say that he was dominating the game, before suffering a serious pectoral muscle injury that forced him to retire leaving the court with tears in his eyes.
The world number 28 immediately understood that it was a fairly serious injury and that he would have to stay away from the professional tour for some time. His hope was to return to action at the US Open, the final Major of the season, but he realized it wouldn't make sense to risk it despite working hard throughout the rehabilitation process.
'Grisha' had to miss the Masters 1000 in Toronto and Cincinnati and also the US Open, a misfortune he would not have deserved at this stage of his career. According to the latest rumors, the winner of the 2017 ATP Finals is expected to make his return to the court during the Shanghai Masters 1000 early next month, but there is no official confirmation of this yet and it is advisable to wait before issuing verdicts.
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Dimitrov's return is close
Meanwhile, his girlfriend actress and model Eiza Gonzalez dedicated one of her Instagram stories to him in which Dimitrov is seen running. She added the following message: "Grigor never stopped and was already training two days after the terrible injury in London. He's the hardest and most disciplined worker I know."
Although he is no longer in his 'prime', the Bulgarian star has a truly incredible talent and has already shown that he can beat top players when he is at the top of his shape. He has defeated Carlos Alcaraz twice in the last two seasons and could have eliminated Sinner in the third Grand Slam of the season, but we will never know how that amazing clash would have ended. Everyone's hope is that the star from Haskovo can end his career on his own terms, perhaps winning another important title.
