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Dimitrov Retires Hurt While Leading as Sinner Advances to Wimbledon Quarters

A torn right pectoral ended Dimitrov’s run on Centre Court, extending a career-worst streak of Grand Slam retirements

Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria receives medical attention during the Gentlemen's Singles fourth round match against Jannik Sinner of Italy  on day eight of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in London, on July 7, 2025.
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 7, 2025 Italy's Jannik Sinner in action during his round of 16 match against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge
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Overview

  • Grigor Dimitrov retired at 2-2 in the third set after tearing his right pectoral muscle while serving, despite holding a two-set lead over world No. 1 Jannik Sinner.
  • The Bulgarian’s exit marked his fifth consecutive Grand Slam retirement, the longest streak of its kind in the Open era.
  • Sinner overcame his own right elbow knock from an early fall and took a medical timeout before play resumed.
  • After the match, Sinner offered sympathy on court, declined to celebrate the result and wished Dimitrov a swift recovery.
  • The top seed will next face American 10th seed Ben Shelton in the quarter-finals, pending evaluation of his elbow condition.