Dimitrov, 34, had been leading by two sets to love with an upset on the cards, but went down clutching his chest after serving an ace to make it 2-2 in the third set.
The Bulgarian went off court for an examination and soon returned – but only to shake Sinner’s hand in a tearful concession.
A sight we never want to see.Grigor Dimitrov is forced to retire while leading two sets to love. Everyone at #Wimbledon is wishing you a speedy recovery, Grigor pic.twitter.com/qBwiMbq3e2
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 7, 2025“It’s very sad,” Sinner said afterwards.
“Seeing him in this position, honestly if there would be a chance he could play the next round he would deserve it.
Sinner was quickly round to assist his good friend Dimitrov (Screengrab: BBC)
Dimitrov made it to the last 16 of Wimbledon for the third year in a row, and largely outplayed Sinner to take the first two sets.
It did not seem to help though as Dimitrov took a two-set lead, only for Wimbledon officials to halt the match in order to close the roof, a necessity in order to use the floodlights.
So ridiculous to close the roof at this stage of the match. At least an hour of light left….well over a set of tennis can still be played..its an outdoor tournament!
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) July 7, 2025In the Royal Box, eight-time champion Roger Federer stood aghast: when Dimitrov first broke into the top 100 15 years ago, he was nicknamed “Baby Fed”.
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