Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov clinched a rollercoaster 6-3, 7-6(3), 1-6, 3-6, 6-3 victory against Russia's Andrey Rublev at the US Open on Sunday, booking his first quarterfinal spot in New York since 2019. The nail-biting match saw fireworks on and off the court, with Rublev’s frustration boiling over as he injured himself mid-match.
Dimitrov, nicknamed 'Baby Fed' early in his career, relied on his laser-focused serves (17 aces!) and calm under pressure. The ninth seed stole the show in front of tennis legend Serena Williams, who cheered from the stands while sipping the tournament’s famous honey deuce cocktail .
\"I had to pull the reins back and wait for my moment,\"
Dimitrov said post-match, describing how he regrouped after Rublev’s fierce comeback. The decisive fifth set became a masterclass in resilience, with the Bulgarian securing victory after nearly four hours of high-stakes tennis.
Rublev’s meltdown included smashing his racket and struggling with double faults, but the real MVP? Dimitrov’s ability to thrive in the chaos. Next up: A quarterfinal clash that could cement his comeback season!
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on and off the court, with Rublev’s frustration boiling over as he injured himself mid-match.
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Next up: A quarterfinal clash that could cement his comeback season!
