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Ivan Ivanov Clinches Wimbledon Boys’ Singles Title for Bulgaria

The 16-year-old Nadal Academy product completed a perfect Wimbledon campaign without dropping a set.

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Overview

  • 16-year-old Ivanov defeated Ronit Karki 6-2, 6-3 in the final, finishing the match in 57 minutes without facing a break point.
  • He avenged his French Open semifinal loss by beating Germany’s Max Schonhaus 7-6(7), 7-6(5) in the Wimbledon semis.
  • Ivanov became only the second Bulgarian in Wimbledon history to win a grass-court title.
  • Ranked world No. 798, he is the highest-ranked player under 17 in the PIF ATP Live Rankings.
  • Fellow Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov withdrew from his men’s pre-quarterfinal match with a pectoral injury while leading 6-3, 7-5.