Tennis
Posted on December 22, 2020 at 11:35 am by The editorial staff
Long announced as the successor of Roger Federer, Grigor Dimitrov has never won a Grand Slam. Looking back on his career, the Bulgarian player designated his victory against the Balois as his best tennis moment.
One-handed backhand, feeling of ease and incredible potential. Upon arrival on the circuit, Grigor Dimitrov had so many similarities to Roger Federer that he was quickly nicknamed “Baby Federer”. A comparison that weighs heavy. So heavy that the Bulgarian player suffered for a long time. At 29, the native of Haskovo may not have had the career announced, but he still obtained good results with a coronation in Masters 1000 (Cincinnati 2017) and above all a surprise victory during his only participation in ATP Finals in 2017. Third in the world at its best ranking, Grigor Dimitrov had the opportunity to face his counterpart eight times on the circuit ATP.
“Everything was incredible, the match itself, but also the symbolic value”
After seven consecutive defeats, and only two small sets won, the Bulgarian player finally took the upper hand on Roger Federer. It was in the quarterfinals of theUS Open 2019 was a victory after five innings and 3:13 hours of play. We Love Tennis, if he had to retain only one match in his career, Grigor Dimitrov would choose this success. “Without a doubt, it’s my only victory against Federer at the US Open that is etched in my memory for eternity. Everything was incredible, the match itself, but also the symbolic value of being able to dominate it in 5 sets in New York late at night in such a special atmosphere. I had other important successes in my career but it is true that this one is above, I think about it a few times, it is the one that marked me the most ”.
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