Grigor Dimitrov’s “heartbreaking news” refers to a series of setbacks in 2025, primarily a pectoral muscle injury sustained during his fourth-round Wimbledon match against Jannik Sinner on July 7, 2025. This forced him to retire mid-match while leading two sets to love, marking his fourth consecutive Grand Slam retirement due to injury. He subsequently missed the US Open in August/September 2025, ending a streak of 58 consecutive Major main draw appearances. More recently, on September 23, 2025, Dimitrov announced a split with long-time coach Jamie Delgado, citing a need to “start fresh” amid his recovery. He followed this by withdrawing from the Shanghai Masters (scheduled for October 6-13, 2025) on September 24, extending his competitive absence.
Despite these challenges, Dimitrov has expressed determination to return at full strength without rushing recovery. His official website and tournament entry lists confirm he is scheduled to compete again in 2025, starting with the BNP Paribas Nordic Open in Stockholm (October 13-19, 2025), where he is a former champion (2013) and plans to make his comeback. He is also entered in the Erste Bank Open in Vienna (October 20-26, 2025) and the Rolex Paris Masters (October 27-November 2, 2025), aiming to finish the season on indoor hard courts. While there is some speculation about a potential delay into 2026 if recovery lags, current plans indicate he will play in the remaining months of 2025.
