At 32 years old Grigor Dimitrov He is serious about the Masters 1000 ATP in Miami. Former junior world number one, when he was known as ‘Baby Federer’ for a style that included a majestic one-handed backhand, his qualities were always undeniable. Also known for its dispersal capacity.
A talent that is underutilized and has problems handling the pressure of the expectations generated. More of a tennis player of sudden flashes than long runs.
In his record, nine titles, with a special mention for the 2017 ATP Finals, is the basis for him to conquer the world No. 3, his best ranking. This will be his last crown for a long time, until he opens 2024 with an ATP victory in Brisbane.
Semifinalist in all Grand Slams, except Roland Garros, a respected opponent, especially on an inspiring day. In the age of experience, his current good season was ratified in Miami.
He didn’t just hunt Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals, with a tennis recital for 6-2 and 6-4, but he continued that success, which is not common in his career. He broke a seven-game losing streak against the German Alexander Zverev which he eliminated in the semifinals 6-4, 6-7 (4) and 6-4. This Sunday he will fight for the title with the Italian Jannik Sinner.
suddenly, Dimitrov again to the elite. It took 260 weeks for him to return to the top-10 in the world ranking, which returns next Monday, April 1. He dropped out of this group in November 2018.
They don’t count the 22 weeks where the ranking remained frozen due to the coronavirus pandemic. If they are included, their return is the longest period. The record for returning to the top-10 is held by the Frenchman Gilles Simon308 weeks between October 2009 and September 2015. It took 264 Albert Costabetween May 1997 and June 2002.
Grigor Dimitrov He will definitely rise from twelfth to ninth place in the world ranking. If he is the champion in Miami, he will gain two more positions, he will be seventh.
Source: La Verdad
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