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Sinner Reaches Wimbledon Quarters as Dimitrov Retires With Pectoral Injury

It marked Dimitrov’s fifth straight Grand Slam retirement following a chest injury that handed Sinner a quarter-final spot against Ben Shelton

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.
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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
Grigor Dimitrov

Overview

  • Grigor Dimitrov retired while leading two sets to one, clutching his right pectoral at 2-2 in the third after firing an ace.
  • The Bulgarian’s withdrawal extends his run of Grand Slam retirements to five consecutive majors due to injury.
  • Top seed Jannik Sinner overcame an early fall that strained his right elbow and is set to undergo an MRI scan before his next match.
  • Sinner will face 10th seed Ben Shelton in the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Wednesday at Centre Court.
  • Sinner’s sportsmanship was evident as he immediately checked on Dimitrov and assisted him off the court after the retirement.