"We nearly speak on a daily basis": Bond for life as Serena Williams attends Grigor Dimitrov's win over Alexander Zverev in Miami

Grigor Dimitrov spoke about his close friendship with Serena Williams after the 23-times Grand Slam champion attended the Miami Open to witness the Bulgarian's triumph over Alexander Zverev by 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-4.

The former world No. 3 secured his return to the top-10 after 6 years and will contest the tournament final against the nearly unstoppable Jannik Sinner, aiming to clinch his second Masters 1000 title.

The match had a distinguished spectator as Serena Williams was seen attending to support her friend Dimitrov. Following the victory over Zverev, Dimitrov shared a moment and a hug with Serena Williams, and he was asked in a press conference what it means to him to have the support of the tennis legend:

“She’s amazing. We stay in touch. We nearly speak on a daily basis. She said, I’m gonna come watch. I was, like, ‘Okay.’ It’s always very humbling to have such a supporter in your corner, and I think just before the match she came, we had a little chat,” the current world No 12 said.

“Actually, I remember she was even here when I had my first top 10 win. It was a very nice moment. I think we both remember that. It’s friendship, man. I think this is the best part. Tennis is tennis, but, you know, we are all living our dream right now.

“I think the real life begins after, and I think we have managed to be such good and close friends after so many years. And again, to be able to lean on, to share thoughts, ideas, and sometimes to even vent, someone that actually played tennis, right? It helps a lot,” he added.