Grigor Dimitrov's fiery reaction: Confronts fan after tripping in Shanghai
ATPTuesday, 08 October 2024 at 19:30
Grigor
Dimitrov angrily confronted a fan at the Shanghai Masters after he tripped
while walking through a crowd. The world No. 10 was walking among a crowd of
fans in Shanghai when he apparently stumbled.
In a video
captured by a fan at the moment, Dimitrov is seen quickly getting back on his
feet and shooting a look toward a person he believed had caused him to trip.
The Bulgarian was clearly upset and pointed his finger at the individual before
turning around and continuing in the opposite direction.
The
Bulgarian defeated Alexei Popyrin (20th seed) in the third round 7-6(5), 6-2.
Speaking about the win over the Australian, Dimitrov mentioned after the match:
“I saw the stats a little bit, and that said it all. I think I was just very
happy that I was able to play a good match, that's all,” he said.
"I
didn't really want to expect too much of my game, but all I knew was that if I
did the right things, if I was serving well, returning well, and using every
opportunity I had, it was enough, it was plenty.”
"I
think after that first set tiebreak, I started to read the game a little bit
more. I think his serve kind of changed its direction a little bit, I was able
to read his serve very well. Ultimately, I found a good, yeah, a good distance
between me and the ball, and I was executing very well."
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In his
quest for the quarterfinals, Dimitrov will face 19-year-old Jakub Mensik, who
surprised 6th seed Andrey Rublev a couple of days ago and recently defeated
Alexandar Shevchenko in the third round. “Oh, another battle,” Dimitrov
commented when asked about his next opponent. “I mean, now I think the years
are becoming (laughing) longer, like a bigger stretch, but that's okay.
"Yeah,
another match, honestly, just another match. I played him once this year,
Madrid, if I remember correctly. Yeah, difficult match, I think, on both ends.
He grabbed that one. So, yeah, very dangerous opponent."
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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