Grigor Dimitrov’s wretched luck in Grand Slams continued as for the fifth time in as many Majors, the Bulgarian was forced to retire mid-way through a game due to an injury. The one at the ongoing Wimbledon — a pectoral injury — was perhaps the most painful one for Dimitrov,

Jannik Sinner advanced to the Wimbledon quarter-finals after Grigor Dimitrov was forced to retire in tears due to injury, leaving the match unfinished.

Dimitrov most recently retired from the first round of the French Open with a thigh injury while holding a 6-2, 6-3, 2-6 lead over American Ethan Quinn. He retired from Wimbledon in the fourth round in 2024 with an abductor tear. He trailed Daniil Medvedev, 5-3 in the first set at the time of that injury.