Dimitrov wins five-set thriller against Berrettini to face Fery next
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Grigor Dimitrov triumphed over Matteo Berrettini in a five-set match at Wimbledon, winning 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 6-3. The match lasted three hours and 32 minutes. Dimitrov, returning from injury and using a wildcard, secured his spot in the fourth round where he will meet Arthur Fery, marking a historic encounter between two wild cards in the last 16. Dimitrov's performance highlighted his resilience and skill, especially when adapting after losing momentum in the fourth set.
- •Dimitrov and Berrettini played a three-hour, 32-minute match.
- •Dimitrov won the first two sets before Berrettini fought back.
- •Closing the roof midway shifted the match dynamics.
- •Dimitrov will face Arthur Fery in the fourth round.
- •This match marks the first meeting of two wild cards in the last 16 at Wimbledon.
- 11:24 PMBBC Sport — Dimitrov's Wimbledon dream continues after classic against Berrettini
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Dimitrov beats Berrettini in thriller to set up Fery clash
"Grigor Dimitrov proved he is not just a pretty face after winning a pulsating battle of the Wimbledon pin-ups against Matteo Berrettini. Bulgarian poster boy Dimitrov secured a 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 6-3 victory over Italian hot-shot Berrettini to reach the second week.
"World number 146 Grigor Dimitrov held his nerve to overcome a stubborn Matteo Berrettini to win a five-set classic and set up a fourth round tie against Great Britain's Arthur Fery at Wimbledon.
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External links- BBC SportJul 4, 2026, 11:24 PMDimitrov's Wimbledon dream continues after classic against Berrettini
World number 146 Grigor Dimitrov held his nerve to overcome a stubborn Matteo Berrettini to win a five-set classic and set up a fourth round tie against Great Britain's Arthur Fery at Wimbledon.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 9:20 PMDimitrov beats Berrettini in thriller to set up Fery clash
Grigor Dimitrov proved he is not just a pretty face after winning a pulsating battle of the Wimbledon pin-ups against Matteo Berrettini. Bulgarian poster boy Dimitrov secured a 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 6-3 victory over Italian hot-shot Berrettini to reach the second week.
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