Grigor Dimitrov competed in his second-round match at the ATP 250 tournament in Marseille. The Bulgarian emerged victorious against Sebastian Korda in a captivating contest, with a final score of 6-1, 7-6 (5), securing his place in the quarter-finals of the French event.
At the conclusion of the match, Dimitrov made a heartwarming gesture that touched the hearts of both the spectators present at the Central Court of the Open 13 Provence and the fans watching from home. He personally expressed his gratitude to a devoted disabled fan who had supported him unwaveringly throughout the match, standing by his side in the stands. As a token of appreciation, Dimitrov presented the fan with a wristband and captured several photographs together. A video capturing this touching moment was shared on X by José Morgado.
Grigor Dimitrov’s talent extends beyond the realm of tennis. His thoughtful actions exemplify his genuine nature.
After a disappointing defeat against Nuno Borges in the third round of the Australian Open, Dimitrov made a strong comeback against Sebastian Korda, triumphing with a score of 6-1, 7-6 (5).
Having dominated the first set, Dimitrov carried his momentum into the second set, capitalizing on Korda’s backhand error early on. However, Korda displayed resilience in the eighth game, staging a remarkable comeback with a spectacular backhand shot down the line.
Nevertheless, Korda’s performance faltered during the tie-break, as he conceded four consecutive points from a 5-3 advantage. Dimitrov maintained his dominance throughout the first set, allowing his opponent to win only a single game. The dynamics of the match remained unchanged at the beginning of the second set.
Dimitrov swiftly regained control, establishing a significant lead over the American. Yet, Korda, trailing 3-4, rallied back with a counter break, executing a delightful winner with his backhand down the line. However, Korda’s struggles in the tie-break continued, as he lost four consecutive points from a 5-3 position.
To secure a spot in the semi-finals of the Marseille tournament, Dimitrov will need to overcome the challenge posed by Arthur Rinderknech. Their match is scheduled to commence in one hour. Rinderknech advanced to the quarter-finals after defeating Jiri Leheckasi.
According to the Source tennisworldusa.org