Grigor Dimitrov’s incredible 58 consecutive Grand Slams comes to an end with US Open absence due to pectoral injury suffered at Wimbledon;The US Open is live on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+, streaming service NOW and the Sky Sports app from August 24
Grigor Dimitrov will miss the US Open due to the pectoral injury he suffered in devastating fashion against world No 1 Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon.
The 34-year-old was two sets up against eventual winner Jannik Sinner in the fourth round at the grass major before having to retire due to a partial tear of his right pectoral muscle.
It means Dimitrov’s incredible run of 58 consecutive Grand Slams – since the 2011 Australian Open – will come to an end.
Dimitrov sent a heart-warming message to fans via social media after undergoing surgery.
“Sometimes the heart wants to keep going… but the universe has a different plan for us,” wrote Dimitrov in a post on Instagram, which included a photo of himself in a hospital bed.
“Having to withdraw from this match at Wimbledon was one of the most painful moments of my career.
“Thank you for the overwhelming wave of love – from family, friends, fans, colleagues, to the entire tennis community… your messages have genuinely lifted me through these hard times. Thank you all. Truly.
Recovery starts now. I’ll see you all soon. G.”
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