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Sinner Advances to Wimbledon Quarterfinals After Dimitrov’s Injury Retirement

Struggling with right elbow pain, Sinner expressed sympathy after Dimitrov suffered a pectoral muscle tear that ended their match.

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Overview

  • Grigor Dimitrov retired while leading two sets to zero and tied 2-2 in the third set due to a pectoral muscle injury.
  • The withdrawal handed world No. 1 Jannik Sinner a place in the last eight, where he will face American Ben Shelton.
  • Sinner requested a medical timeout for right elbow discomfort likely caused by a fall in the first set.
  • Following the unexpected conclusion, Sinner said he did not feel like a winner and wished Dimitrov a swift recovery.
  • Flavio Cobolli joined Sinner in the quarterfinals by defeating Marin Cilic in four sets, highlighting Italy’s strong showing at Wimbledon.