Wimbledon 2025: Grigor Dimitrov’s Injury and Jannik Sinner’s Advance

Wimbledon 2025 saw a dramatic turn of events. Grigor Dimitrov led top-seed Jannik Sinner but had to retire due to injury. This allowed Sinner to move forward in the tournament.

Grigor Dimitrov’s Strong Start

Grigor Dimitrov began the match with impressive strength. He showed no signs of his past injuries.

• Dimitrov won the first set 6-3. This was the first set Sinner lost in Wimbledon 2025.
• He kept up his strong play. Dimitrov won the second set 7-5, nearing a surprising victory.

Dimitrov’s Heartbreaking Exit

The match changed suddenly at 2-2 in the third set. After a powerful serve, Dimitrov collapsed in pain.

• Sinner and trainers rushed to help Dimitrov. The crowd watched in silence as he struggled.
• Dimitrov left the court briefly for treatment. He returned only to shake Sinner’s hand and retire.
• The crowd gave him a standing ovation. Tears filled his eyes as he left the court.

Dimitrov’s Recent Struggles

This retirement was particularly tough for Dimitrov. He has faced many injuries in the past year:

• He withdrew from four straight Grand Slams.
• Injuries included a leg issue at Roland Garros.
• He retired against Daniil Medvedev at Wimbledon 2024.

Despite extensive rehab, this new injury was a setback.

Jannik Sinner’s Advance

Jannik Sinner advanced to the quarterfinals. He will face Ben Shelton next. This win gives Sinner time to rest and recover from his own elbow issue.

Sinner’s Sympathy for Dimitrov

Sinner expressed his sympathy for Dimitrov after the match:

“I don’t see this as a win. He is an amazing player. He’s had bad luck in the past few years.”

He continued, “He’s a great player and a good friend. Seeing him like this was tough. If he could play in the next round, he would deserve it. I hope he gets better soon. It was very unlucky for him and sad for us to see.”