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Dimitrov extends emotional Wimbledon return after last year's agony

Dimitrov extends emotional Wimbledon return after last year's agony

Summary

Grigor Dimitrov returned to Wimbledon a year after a serious injury forced him to quit a big match, and he won again to reach the third round. He talked about how hard the past year has been and how happy he is to be playing well again.

Key Facts

  • Dimitrov was injured last year during a match at Wimbledon when a muscle tear made him quit.
  • He was ranked 146th in the world at the time of his recent win.
  • The injury stopped him from playing in the US Open last year and hurt his streak of 58 straight Grand Slam appearances.
  • He won his match in four sets against Jakub Mensik to reach the third round.
  • Dimitrov said the past year was very difficult physically and mentally.
  • He feels supported and emotional playing at Wimbledon again.
  • Dimitrov wants to focus on playing well, not just winning or losing.
  • His next opponent at Wimbledon is Matteo Berrettini from Italy.
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