Latest News; Another Heartbreak in Melbourne: Grigor Dimitrov’s Australian Open Ends in Injury Shock……

 

Melbourne, January 14 — Grigor Dimitrov, Bulgaria’s top tennis player and former world number 3, has been forced to withdraw from the Australian Open due to an adductor injury. The setback occurred during his first-round match against Italy’s Francesco Passaro, with Dimitrov trailing 5-7, 1-2 when he decided to retire.

 

The injury emerged at the end of the first set, as Dimitrov began to feel discomfort in the same adductor muscle that had previously forced him to withdraw from the Brisbane semifinals earlier this month. Despite taking a medical timeout and returning to the court, Dimitrov managed only three more games before the pain proved insurmountable.

 

His opponent, Francesco Passaro, advanced to the second round with this victory — a notable achievement for the Italian, who entered the tournament as a “lucky loser” after Fabio Fognini withdrew due to injury. This marked Passaro’s first win in the main draw of a Grand Slam, making the match bittersweet for fans.

Dimitrov expressed disappointment at his early exit but confirmed his sights are set on a swift recovery ahead of his next scheduled tournament, the ATP 500 indoor event in Rotterdam, starting February 3.

 

Fans and analysts alike will be closely watching the Bulgarian star as he works to regain form and momentum following this latest setback.