Grigor Dimitrov’s Wimbledon 2025 run ended in heartbreak: he was leading world No. 1 Jannik Sinner by two sets to love in the fourth round when he suffered a pectoral injury and had to retire mid-match. The result sent Sinner through, while Dimitrov left Centre Court visibly emotional after what had been one of his best chances for a major upset.

What happened

  • Dimitrov was ahead 6-3, 7-5, 2-2 when he collapsed after serving, clutching his right pectoral/chest area.
  • He received medical attention, briefly left the court, then returned and retired from the match.
  • Sinner advanced to the quarterfinals after the retirement.

Why it mattered

This was another brutal injury setback for Dimitrov, and reports noted it was his fifth consecutive Grand Slam retirement due to injury. The scene was especially painful because he was so close to one of the biggest wins of his career.

Follow-up

After Wimbledon, Dimitrov posted that recovery would begin immediately and called the withdrawal one of the most painful moments of his career.