Dimitrov survives Berrettini to reach Wimbledon fourth round
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 9:48 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Grigor Dimitrov faced Matteo Berrettini in a tense five-set battle at Wimbledon, winning 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 6-3 to advance to the fourth round. This victory marks a strong return for Dimitrov, who suffered a painful exit last year due to injury against Jannik Sinner. He expressed his desire to overcome past disappointments, stating he enjoys being back at Wimbledon. Dimitrov will next compete against British wildcard Arthur Fery, who defeated Zizou Bergs in a tight match.
- •Dimitrov wins in five sets against Berrettini
- •Match score: 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 6-3
- •Dimitrov aims for redemption after last year's injury
- •Next up for Dimitrov is Arthur Fery in the last 16
- •Fery advanced after a tie-break win against Bergs
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — Dimitrov out to rewrite Wimbledon story after beating Berrettini
- 9:48 PMBBC Sport — Dimitrov out to rewrite Wimbledon story after beating Berrettini
- 9:40 PMThe Guardian Sport — Dimitrov ‘so happy’ to hold off Berrettini fightback in cathartic Wimbledon win
"Bulgarian lauds ‘something special in the air’ after thriller Zverev, Fritz and De Minaur all advance to fourth round Twelve months ago, when Grigor Dimitrov tore his pectoral muscle as he was closing in on victory over Jannik Sinner, the Bulgarian was distraught. Not only had he been outplaying the now world No 1, but he had been playing some of the best tennis of his career. Clutching his chest on Centre Court, he didn’t know how long he would be out or even if he would ever get back to the same level. When Sinner won the title, well, you can guess his thoughts. On Saturday, Dimitrov edged out a valiant Matteo Berrettini, who has been beset by injuries ever since he reached the final at Wimbledon in 2021, 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 6-3 to earn himself a place in the last 16 and a shot at redemption, and perhaps much more. He’ll meet Arthur Fery, the British wildcard who edged out Zizou Bergs in a deciding-set tie-break. Continue reading...
"An emotional Grigor Dimitrov says he wants to rewrite his Wimbledon story after reaching the fourth round with a thrilling five-set victory over Matteo Berrettini.
"An emotional Grigor Dimitrov says he wants to rewrite his Wimbledon story after reaching the fourth round with a thrilling five-set victory over Matteo Berrettini.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 9:48 PMDimitrov out to rewrite Wimbledon story after beating Berrettini
An emotional Grigor Dimitrov says he wants to rewrite his Wimbledon story after reaching the fourth round with a thrilling five-set victory over Matteo Berrettini.
- BBC SportJul 4, 2026, 9:48 PMDimitrov out to rewrite Wimbledon story after beating Berrettini
An emotional Grigor Dimitrov says he wants to rewrite his Wimbledon story after reaching the fourth round with a thrilling five-set victory over Matteo Berrettini.
- The Guardian SportJul 4, 2026, 9:40 PMDimitrov ‘so happy’ to hold off Berrettini fightback in cathartic Wimbledon win
Bulgarian lauds ‘something special in the air’ after thriller Zverev, Fritz and De Minaur all advance to fourth round Twelve months ago, when Grigor Dimitrov tore his pectoral muscle as he was closing in on victory over Jannik Sinner, the Bulgarian was distraught. Not only had he been outplaying the now world No 1, but he had been playing some of the best tennis of his career. Clutching his chest on Centre Court, he didn’t know how long he would be out or even if he would ever get back to the same level. When Sinner won the title, well, you can guess his thoughts. On Saturday, Dimitrov edged out a valiant Matteo Berrettini, who has been beset by injuries ever since he reached the final at Wimbledon in 2021, 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 6-3 to earn himself a place in the last 16 and a shot at redemption, and perhaps much more. He’ll meet Arthur Fery, the British wildcard who edged out Zizou Bergs in a deciding-set tie-break. Continue reading...
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