Bulgarian star Grigor Dimitrov was forced to retire injured in his third-round match against Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon 2025, leaving the Italian on the cusp of a historic victory.
Dimitrov, ranked 19th, took the first two sets 6-3 and 7-5 before pulling away with a dominant performance, but he was unable to continue due to pain in his right pec. Sinner, seeded third, eventually broke through for a 2-0 lead, taking it from 2-1 down.
The Bulgarian’s withdrawal sent shockwaves throughout the stadium, with fans and pundits alike expressing their sadness at the early exit. Dimitrov had been in top form, serving up aces and hitting precise forehands that left Sinner struggling to keep pace.
Sinner’s win keeps his hopes of making history alive, but he now faces Iga Swiatek in the next round, with the Polish player looking strong after her easy victory over Clara Tauson.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2025/jul/07/wimbledon-2025-sinner-swiatek-and-djokovic-in-action-on-day-eight-live