Dimitrov's greatest triumph: "I'm falling in love with tennis again"

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Grigor Dimitrov is in the round of 16 at Wimbledon 2026 after another memorable night. The Bulgarian defeated Matteo Berrettini in a spectacular five-set duel and confirmed that he is going through one of the best moments of the last few years, both on and off the court. 

Just a few weeks ago, he didn't even have his presence in the final draw guaranteed. Outside the top 100, he needed an invitation from the All England Club and even considered the possibility of playing in the previous rounds. Now, after defeating Berrettini, he will face British player Arthur Fery with the feeling that he has regained something much more important than his tennis: the excitement to compete. What if destiny has something great in store for this 35-year-old veteran?

Dimitrov and the mindset that is making him soar at Wimbledon

"I always believe in destiny, but right now, I'm just trying to live in the moment. It's the only thing I've been trying to do every day I step onto the court. The result, although it sounds like a cliché, has moved to a secondary place; what's important for me is that I am falling in love with tennis and everything that surrounds this sport again after all I've been through in the last twelve months. I'm just taking it day by day now." 

Proud even if he had lost

"I am proud of how I am handling all of this. Even if I had lost today, I would have also felt proud because I knew that I had given absolutely everything I had. There's a very fine line between winning and losing. When you win, you analyze the small details you did well; when you lose, you only see the big mistakes. One must find a balance between both." 

How he won the fifth set against Berrettini

"In the third and fourth sets, I could hardly do much because he was playing better, but there was always a small place in my head telling me that maybe I would have a chance in the fifth, a let, a return, one of his bad serves... Gradually, you build that mental strength, and when those decisive moments come, I was able to use it. That was the difference." 

Dimitrov reveals the ultimate goal of his career

"Jamie (Delgado) always simplifies things a lot for me. We have a very clear vision of what we want to do. I don't know how many more years I will play, nobody knows, but now or never was the time to give that final big push to my career. He helps me manage these moments, and I keep believing in myself. My career has been very turbulent, with many ups and downs, but I have also experienced incredible moments that I will always remember. As long as I continue playing, I want to keep giving myself those moments as gifts. I play for the love of tennis, for my family, for my fans, for all the people who have been with me, especially during the toughest months. That's when you discover who is truly by your side, and that's why I will always be grateful." 

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