In a dramatic turn of events at Wimbledon 2025, Grigor Dimitrov was forced to retire from his match against world number one Jannik Sinner due to a severe injury. The Bulgarian player was leading the match 6-3, 7-5, 2-2 when he fell to the ground clutching his right pectoral muscle after serving an ace.

The Incident

Dimitrov appeared to be in significant pain, prompting Sinner to immediately rush to his aid. After receiving medical attention on the court, Dimitrov briefly left but returned in tears to shake Sinner's hand, signaling his withdrawal from the match. The crowd at Centre Court gave him a standing ovation as he left, visibly emotional and barely able to lift his right arm to wave.

Dimitrov's Struggles

This incident marks the latest in a series of injury-related retirements for the 34-year-old Dimitrov. He has now retired from his last five Grand Slam appearances, including the Australian Open and French Open earlier this year. Since the start of the 2020 season, no player has been forced to retire from ATP Tour matches more often than Dimitrov.

Sinner's Reaction

Despite advancing to the quarter-finals, Sinner expressed his disappointment at the way the match ended. "This doesn't feel like a win at all," he said. Sinner, who had taken a medical timeout earlier in the match for an elbow injury, will undergo an MRI to assess the severity of the issue.

Match Recap

Before the injury, Dimitrov had been in exceptional form, outplaying Sinner with a combination of alertness, adaptability, and precision. He saved the sole break point he faced in the first set and broke Sinner's serve early in the second set, putting the Italian under immense pressure. Despite Sinner's efforts to recover, Dimitrov's dominance was evident until the unfortunate injury occurred.

Looking Ahead

Dimitrov's career has been marred by injuries in recent years, and this latest setback raises questions about his future in the sport. Meanwhile, Sinner will prepare for his quarter-final match, hoping to continue his quest for a Wimbledon title.

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