The tennis world was shocked when Grigor Dimitrov suffered a devastating pectoral muscle injury during his fourth-round match at Wimbledon against world No. 1 Jannik Sinner on July 7, 2025. New updates have emerged about the severity of the injury and the Bulgarian’s expected return timeline.
Latest Medical Updates on Grigor Dimitrov’s Injury
Bulgarian sources has revealed the extent of Dimitrov’s injury. According to reports from TennisKafe, the 34-year-old has suffered a partial tear of his pectoral muscle. This was confirmed by Dimitrov’s manager, Georgi Stoimenov, who spoke to media following medical scans.
The injury occurred during the fourth round match at Wimbledon 2025 when Dimitrov was leading Sinner 6-3, 7-5, 2-2 and collapsed to the ground after serving an ace. He clutched his right chest and shouted “Oh my pec!” The Bulgarian played some of his best tennis during the match, putting the world No. 1 under pressure and looking destined for a stunning upset victory.
Worrying scenes in the Grigor Dimitrov & Jannik Sinner match at Wimbledon.
Grigor hurt his pectoral muscle while hitting a volley.
He’s laughing out of hysteria. pic.twitter.com/32MPh0OXjt
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 7, 2025
Dimitrov’s Recovery Timeline and Tournament Schedule
The partial tear will keep Dimitrov out of action for an extended period, forcing him to miss several key tournaments, including the Masters 1000 events in Toronto and Cincinnati.
Reports suggest that he should be back in time for the US Open, which begins in late August. This would give the former world No. 3 approximately six to seven weeks to recover from the injury.
🇧🇬 Grigor Dimitrov’s scan revealed a partial muscle tear, and is expected to miss Bastad, Canada, and Cincinnati
🇺🇸 The US Open is his projected return
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📸 AFP via Getty pic.twitter.com/I6Lu7qrXs8— Olly Tennis 🎾🇬🇧 (@Olly_Tennis_) July 8, 2025
The injury represents the latest setback in a challenging period for Dimitrov, marking the fifth consecutive Grand Slam where he was forced to retire due to injury. Earlier this year, he retired from the Australian Open with a groin injury and from the French Open with a leg injury.
Despite the physical challenges, Dimitrov had been optimistic about his fitness heading into Wimbledon. Just days before the tournament, he described himself as “pain-free” and was excited about the opportunity to compete against top players like Sinner. His performance against the world No. 1 suggested he was indeed in excellent form, making the injury even more cruel in its timing.
The tennis community has rallied around Dimitrov following the incident. Sinner, who advanced to the quarter-finals as a result of the retirement, was clearly emotional about the circumstances.
“I don’t take this as a win at all,” the Italian said after the match. “This is just a very unfortunate moment to witness for all of us”.
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