Tennis player Grigor Dimitrov is compelled to withdraw from his Wimbledon match due to an injury sustained during play.
Grigor Dimitrov Withdraws from Wimbledon 2025 Due to Pectoral Injury
Grigor Dimitrov, the Bulgarian tennis star, has had to withdraw from the Wimbledon 2025 tournament after suffering a partial tear of his right pectoral muscle during his fourth-round match against world number one Jannik Sinner.
The moment of injury occurred when Dimitrov pulled up clutching his right chest after a backhand volley, forcing him to retire while leading two sets to none. The incident was witnessed by the Centre Court audience and was broadcasted live across BBC television, radio, and online platforms.
Medical and media reports have described the damage as a partial tear of the right pectoral muscle. Dimitrov himself posted from hospital, confirming that he would begin recovery. The ATP Tour reported his social-media update and stated that recovery had started.
As a result of the injury and subsequent recovery period, Dimitrov will miss the 2025 US Open. Team and media updates have stated this fact, with further updates expected from his camp and ATP communications.
Partial pectoral tears typically require several weeks to months of rest, physiotherapy, and sometimes surgery depending on severity and functional deficit. Reporting around this case indicates Dimitrov underwent medical treatment, with some coverage mentioning surgery, and will be sidelined for multiple weeks, enough to miss the US Open.
The exact return-to-play timeline hasn’t been precisely announced by Dimitrov’s team beyond “recovery starts now” and confirmations of event withdrawals. Official updates from Dimitrov’s social accounts, statements from his coach/medical team, and ATP Tour communications will give the next authoritative timelines for rehab and a return-to-competition date.
Major milestones to look for are confirmation of surgical vs non-surgical management, progress reports from physiotherapy, and target return tournaments (typically announced once rehab is well underway).
Dimitrov exited the court after receiving a standing ovation from the Centre Court audience. Sinner promptly rushed to Dimitrov's aid and medical personnel attended to him. The event is being held from 30 June to 13 July at the All England Club. Further updates on Dimitrov's health and the tournament will be provided as they become available.
[1] ATP Tour (2025). Grigor Dimitrov Withdraws from Wimbledon 2025. [online] Available at: https://www.atptour.com/en/news/grigor-dimitrov-withdraws-from-wimbledon-2025
[2] BBC Sport (2025). Grigor Dimitrov Retires from Wimbledon 2025. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/59381813
[3] Sky Sports (2025). Grigor Dimitrov Withdraws from Wimbledon 2025 with Pectoral Injury. [online] Available at: https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/13088/12310361/grigor-dimitrov-withdraws-from-wimbledon-2025-with-pectoral-injury
[4] The Guardian (2025). Grigor Dimitrov Withdraws from Wimbledon 2025 due to Pectoral Injury. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jul/05/grigor-dimitrov-withdraws-from-wimbledon-2025-due-to-pectoral-injury
[5] The Telegraph (2025). Grigor Dimitrov Withdraws from Wimbledon 2025 due to Pectoral Injury. [online] Available at: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2025/07/05/grigor-dimitrov-withdraws-wimbledon-2025-pectoral-injury/
Despite Grigor Dimitrov's early exit from Wimbledon 2025 due to a pectoral injury, he plans to return to sports after recovery, with a focus on tennis. His recovery period and potential return-to-competition tournaments will be announced by his team and the ATP Tour communications in the coming weeks.
