Dimitrov Pushes Sinner to the Brink Before Heartbreaking Injury Exit

Sinner Advances to Wimbledon Quarterfinals After Emotional Turnaround

World number one Jannik Sinner came dangerously close to an early Wimbledon exit on Monday evening as he trailed Grigor Dimitrov by two sets in their fourth-round clash. The Bulgarian veteran was in scintillating form and seemed poised for a major upset.

However, the match took a dramatic and painful turn early in the third set. After leveling the score at 2-2 with a powerful serve, Dimitrov suddenly clutched his right ribcage and collapsed onto the grass. Medical attention followed, but it soon became clear that the injury was serious. In tears and clearly in pain, Dimitrov was forced to withdraw from the match.

Dimitrov’s Injury Ends a Resurgent Run

The 34-year-old had recently expressed optimism about his physical condition, saying he finally felt free of the persistent injuries that have plagued his career. His performance against Sinner was one of the best of his recent campaigns, underlining just how unfortunate his exit was.

Sinner, visibly shaken in the aftermath, offered heartfelt words in his post-match interview.

I do not see this as a win,” said Sinner. “He played incredibly well and has had so much bad luck in his career. It is very sad to see him go out like this.

Sinner Set to Face Ben Shelton in Quarterfinals

With Dimitrov forced out, Sinner moves on to the quarterfinals where he will face American Ben Shelton. Shelton secured his place with a four-set victory over Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego earlier on Monday.

Sinner will need to quickly refocus as he prepares for another tough challenge, but his path to the semifinal now looks significantly altered following Monday’s emotional and unexpected conclusion.