Grigor Dimitrov, Matteo Berrettini set for Wimbledon third round matchup

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Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Grigor Dimitrov, Matteo Berrettini set for Wimbledon third round matchup
Summary

Grigor Dimitrov and Matteo Berrettini will face each other in the third round of the Wimbledon Championships on July 4. Both players have contended with significant injuries that have interrupted their careers, with Dimitrov recalling a pectoral injury from last year's tournament. Their head-to-head record is tied from two encounters in 2019, and this match is expected to be visually compelling, as noted by Dimitrov. The match timing is yet to be announced.

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  • Match scheduled for July 4 at Wimbledon.
  • Dimitrov has a history of injuries, including one at Wimbledon 2025.
  • Berrettini recently retired from the 2026 French Open due to injuries.
  • Their previous encounters in 2019 ended with one win each.
  • Dimitrov described the match as 'gonna be a pretty match.'
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What they're saying
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Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov may have uttered the best line of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships to date. When asked about his third round match against 30-year-old Italian Matteo Berrettini, Dimitrov said: “If nothing else, it’s gonna be a pretty match.” MORE:…

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