Despite having a strong start to his R16 match against the world number one, Grigor Dimitrov was forced to withdraw from that match due to an injury. A devastated Dimitrov departed Wimbledon in tears when he was two sets up against Jannik Sinner. It all started with a nasty fall, and after that, we noticed he was having some issues with his right pectoral during serves. Dimitrov was seen in serious discomfort after that incident, and he could barely lift his right arm. Hence, he had to shake hands with Sinner and bring an end to this nail-biting contest. After the match, the Italian claimed, it was “not the way we wanted it to end.“
This was the fifth consecutive Grand Slam tournament where Grigor Dimitrov failed to complete a match. Even during this year’s AO and French Open, we saw a similar picture. Reacting to this disappointing exit, Dimitrov later shared a post on social media where he was seen lying on a hospital bed. “Sometimes the heart wants to keep going… but the universe has a different plan for us,” he wrote in the captions. He claimed that this was the most painful moment of his career. Everyone expected him to make a comeback at the US Open, but…
The former world number, who reached the SF of the US Open in 2019, recently also withdrew from the last major tournament of this season. With this, Grigor Dimitrov’s incredible 58-major consecutive major appearances record also came to an end! However, amid all these, there is some good news for all his fans. On Friday, August 15, his girlfriend, Eiza González, shared a few glimpses of him giving tennis lessons to her. In the first picture, where she was seen standing in front with a racket in her hand, Grigor Dimitrov was spotted standing behind her in a navy blue T-shirt, white shorts, and a backwards white cap. She captioned that post saying, “How do we think my tennis skills are?“
Later on, in another post, Dimitrov was seen shirtless while he was teaching her how to hit a perfect ace. Gonzalez captioned this post with, “I’m hitting on my coach.” Acing love, together?
Parece que Dimitrov está recuperándose bien de su lesión en el pectoral. pic.twitter.com/Tfpevtj5Yr
— José Morón (@jmgmoron) August 15, 2025
Well, these two lovebirds began dating each other earlier this year. Eiza González was the first one to break the news of their relationship through an IG post while celebrating Grigor Dimitrov‘s birthday. Ever since then, there have been plenty of moments where we have seen Eliza showcasing her heartwarming chemistry with the tennis star.
Taking a glimpse at some heartwarming moments featuring Grigor Dimitrov and his girlfriend
In March 2024, Eiza González gave an interview with InStyle where she said she had “sort of given up” on dating. However, that didn’t last long as just over a year later, she described tennis player Grigor Dimitrov as “the man of my dreams.” In April this year, she was spotted cheering for Grigor Dimitrov during one of his matches at the Madrid Open. Later that month, they were even spotted walking hand in hand during an evening stroll in the Spanish capital.
On 15th May, they made their public debut at the Red Sea Film Foundation’s Women In Cinema gala during the Cannes Film Festival. A day later, she shared a heartfelt note on Dimitrov’s 34th birthday. She wrote, “Happiest bday to the man of my dreams. You’re one of one. You truly are my absolutely favorite human, and I can’t believe I’ve been lucky enough to find you. You’ve restored so much in me I didn’t think was possible. To the kindest, most thoughtful, and caring man. I admire every inch of the human you are and are becoming. I cannot wait to celebrate many, many more. I love you, G.“
Then, later on, at the New York premiere of her Apple TV+ film, Fountain of Youth, she yet again spoke about her partner, saying she’s super grateful to have him in her life. During that interview with Extra, she also joked about avoiding the tennis court herself, but surprisingly, a few months later, she is now spotted showcasing a similar passion for the sport. How much would you rate her tennis skills, though?
During the French Open as well, she was seen attending Dimitrov’s matches. At Wimbledon, when Grigor Dimitrov’s journey came to an unfortunate ending, Gonzalez was among the first ones who stood up to lift his spirits in tough times. She shared a post on IG, hailing him, “Love of my life. I couldn’t be more proud of you…“
With fans counting days for the return of the Bulgarian star, this rare glimpse on the tennis court, along with his girlfriend, is definitely a positive sign. Do you think Grigor Dimitrov can make a strong comeback and finish the year on a higher note?
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