Grigor Dimitrov had made impressive progress through to the fourth round at Wimbledon before succumbing to an injury during play that derailed his momentum against Jannik Sinner – with Dimitrov suddenly experiencing pain in his right pectoral muscle while serving, leading him to exit briefly before finally conceding defeat to Sinner and concede the game for good. It marked another Grand Slam from which Dimitrov experienced this unfortunate fate after also experiencing setbacks at this year’s Australian Open and French Open tournaments.
Dimitrov’s withdrawal was met with widespread support both from fans and tennis community alike, particularly after posting to social media about hospital recovery. Expressing his heartache at having to withdraw from Wimbledon due to “universe’s plans”, Dimitrov expressed that soon-after-withdrawing journey begins on recovery roadmap.
Despite being sidelined for the latest major tournaments, including the US Open where he previously shone in 2019, Dimitrov’s spirits seemed uplifted in the company of his girlfriend, Eiza González. González shared glimpses of Dimitrov engaging in tennis lessons with her, lightening the mood with playful captions about their time on the court. This displayed a different aspect of Dimitrov’s recovery process, surrounded by love and a touch of normalcy despite his professional hurdles.
Eiza González has openly shared her affection and admiration for Dimitrov since they started dating. From heartfelt birthday messages expressing her joy in finding Dimitrov to cheering him on at his matches and celebrating personal milestones together, their bond has evidently grown stronger over time. González, who had initially been hesitant about entering a new relationship, now describes Dimitrov as “the man of my dreams,” highlighting significant personal growth and mutual support between the couple.
Gonzalez’s recent interest in tennis, encouraged by Dimitrov, highlights her increased involvement with his world, further solidifying their bond. Thanks to Gonzalez’s unflagging support during difficult moments like Dimitrov’s early withdrawal from Wimbledon, their relationship has served as an source of positivity during his recovery journey and beyond.
As Dimitrov looks toward his return to professional tennis, his journey is being closely tracked by eager fans eager for him to overcome recent setbacks and rebound from them. Gonzalez and the larger tennis community play an instrumental part in this story of transformation; keeping expectations alive about what lies in store for Bulgaria’s bright star in future years.