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Dimitrov Forced Out of Wimbledon by Pectoral Injury as Eiza González and Jannik Sinner Offer Support

His mid-match withdrawal leaves his pursuit of a first Grand Slam title on hold.

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Overview

  • Dimitrov retired from his Wimbledon fourth-round match after tearing his right pectoral muscle and was unable to continue.
  • He had been leading world No. 1 Jannik Sinner by two sets at SW19 when the injury struck in the third set.
  • Eiza González posted on Instagram that she is “proud” of him and called him the “love of my life,” saying the setback will only strengthen him.
  • Jannik Sinner, who advances to the quarterfinals, described Dimitrov as a good friend and wished him a speedy recovery.
  • The former world No. 3 has now withdrawn from five consecutive Grand Slam matches and will miss the rest of Wimbledon as he begins rehabilitation.