Grigor Dimitrov: Pairing game with gratitude
A return to top form has been helped by a journey of self-discovery for a deeply grateful Grigor Dimitrov, who is back inside the top 10 for the first time since 2018.
17 April 2024
Age
32 years
Born
Haskovo, Bulgaria
Height
191cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight
81kg (179 lbs)
Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. Updated 26/04/2024
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Player & Career Overview
Career Wins 61%Turned Pro2008Playing HandRight-handedPrize Money$26,374,546 USDCoachDaniel Vallverdu, Jamie DelgadoSingles Titles9Events EnteredSingles Win-Loss435-279-
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Five in focus: Swiatek, Medvedev, Navarro, Dimitrov, Sakkari
As the Sunshine Double continued through to the business end in Miami, we caught up with former world No.4 Jelena Dokic to discuss five players capturing the spotlight and generating interest in April.
2 April 2024
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Day 5 men's wrap: Cazaux show shuts down Rune
Arthur Cazaux runs past Holger Rune, while Grigor Dimitrov, Casper Ruud and Alexander Zverev all win high-quality matches in the men's draw on Day 5 in Melbourne.
18 January 2024
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Day 3 men's wrap: Rune wrestles, Ruud redecorates
Holger Rune, Grigor Dimitrov and Casper Ruud are among those heading into the second round.
16 January 2024
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10-1: Counting down the can't-miss first-round clashes at AO 2024
From Iga Swiatek vs Sofia Kenin to Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Matteo Berrettini, we dig into the popcorn bucket for the 10 best must-see opening match-ups. Does our countdown match up with yours?
11 January 2024
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Reflect, react, adapt: The recipe behind Dimitrov's renaissance
Sixteen years on from his ATP debut and fresh off his first title in six years in Brisbane, Grigor Dimitrov feels like he's improving – and that he's in for the long haul.
11 January 2024
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AO 2024 men’s draw: Five key takeaways
Novak Djokovic’s path to an 11th AO title has Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as roadblocks, while Alex de Minaur has his best chance yet to banish his home fourth-round hoodoo.
11 January 2024
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Report: Djokovic digs in to deny Dimitrov
Novak Djokovic battled a troublesome hamstring and a tenacious opponent in Grigor Dimitrov, but advanced in straight sets to set up a fourth-round meeting with Alex De Minaur.
21 January 2023
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Five matches to watch on Day 4
An all-American duel, a talented teen taking on a top-10 force and a meeting of occasional doubles partners with significance – second-round matchups of interest abound on Thursday.
19 January 2022
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Indian Wells: Jabeur v Badosa in SF, Dimitrov wins again
Ons Jabeur and Paula Badosa continued their excellent 2021 seasons while a resurgent Grigor Dimitrov will face new British No.1 Cameron Norrie for a place in the Indian Wells final.
15 October 2021
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Dimitrov: “Winning that match meant something different to me”
Aged 30 and ranked 28th, Grigor Dimitrov turned back the clock with his stunning win over Daniil Medvedev and, against the tide, continues to gather momentum at Indian Wells.
14 October 2021
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Indian Wells: Dimitrov stuns Medvedev in epic comeback
Grigor Dimitrov scored his biggest win in more than five years, ending No.1 seed Daniil Medvedev's nine-match winning streak from 6-4 4-1 down to reach the Indian Wells quarterfinals.
14 October 2021
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Indian Wells: Kontaveit ends Andreescu’s title defence, Medvedev moves on
Anett Kontaveit has now won 15 of her past 16 matches after handing defending champion Bianca Andreescu her first ever loss at Indian Wells, while men's No.1 seed Daniil Medvedev moved into the fourth round.
12 October 2021
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Karatsev makes history with run to semis
Russian qualifier becomes the first man to make the final four in his debut Slam in the Open Era, eliminating hobbled 18th-seeded Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov in four sets.
16 February 2021
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Quarterfinal preview: What to watch on Day 9
Osaka wary of Hsieh, Serena seeks revenge for Halep's Wimbledon thrashing and can Aslan tame another lion?
15 February 2021