LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 07: Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria was in control during his match against Jannik Sinner of Italy at The Championships Wimbledon 2025. However, Dimitrov’s day was cut short due to an apparent pectoral injury, forcing him to retire despite holding a two-set lead over top-seeded Sinner. Sinner advanced to the quarterfinals, narrowly avoiding what could have been a major upset in the Round of 16. The injury occurred when Dimitrov hurt his pectoral muscle while hitting a volley on Sinner’s serve, leading to his early exit. Dimitrov received medical attention on the court but ultimately decided he could not continue playing. The Centre Court crowd applauded Dimitrov as he left the court, ending his bid for his deepest run at Wimbledon since 2014. Sinner, a multiple Grand Slam winner, managed to overcome the challenge posed by Dimitrov to advance further in the tournament. This marks a tough turn of events for Dimitrov and an impressive display of resilience from Sinner. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
