Sports World Reacts to Grigor Dimitrov's Agonizing Retirement at Wimbledon

Grigor Dimitrov was up two sets to none on world No. 1 Jannik Sinner on Monday at Wimbledon, but was forced to retire due to an injury. His retirement was agonizing to watch as the 34-year-old Bulgarian bowed out despite having an incredible chance to knock off Sinner.

After Dimitrov's heartbreaking exit, tributes and well-wishes poured in from the sports world.

Heartbreaking ❤️‍🩹

Get well soon, @GrigorDimitrov! pic.twitter.com/69SOLMVtxo
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) July 7, 2025

Absolutely gutted for @GrigorDimitrov

Prayers up for him @Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/SsBmkvPh2G
— Patrick McEnroe (@PatrickMcEnroe) July 7, 2025

Get well soon @GrigorDimitrov.

So proud of all that you did in London. 🙏💚 pic.twitter.com/5bNPRpJC95
— Lacoste (@Lacoste) July 7, 2025

Gutted for @GrigorDimitrov after seeing that. One of the nicest guys in tennis and so hard to see tonight end that way. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
— James Blake (@JRBlake) July 7, 2025

UNBELIEVABLE.

Grigor Dimitrov RETIRES with a right pec muscle injury when he was LEADING world #1 Jannik Sinner 6-3, 7-5, 2-2.

Dimitrov retires for a 5th consecutive Grand Slam mid match.

Simply heartbreaking.

I cannot believe... pic.twitter.com/oPtcuRcq1d
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) July 7, 2025

As he prepared to leave the court, Sinner helped Dimitrov pack and carry his things in what was a wonderful show of sportsmanship. Sinner also later claimed he didn't think of the result as a win.

From the looks of it, Dimitrov injury his right pectoral muscle, making this the fifth consecutive grand slam event he was forced to retire from.

Sinner will move on to the quarterfinals where he'll face 10th-seeded American Ben Shelton. The 22-year-old Shelton topped Lorenzo Sonego in four sets to advance on Monday.