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Grigor Dimitrov

Grigor Dimitrov is a Bulgarian professional tennis player born on 16 May 1991 in Haskovo, Bulgaria.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Grigor Dimitrov is a Bulgarian professional tennis player who reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 3. He has won nine ATP Tour singles titles, including the 2017 ATP Finals.

Who is Grigor Dimitrov?

Grigor Dimitrov was born on 16 May 1991 in Haskovo, Bulgaria. He turned professional in 2008 and is the highest-ranked Bulgarian singles player in ATP history. He plays right-handed with a one-handed backhand.

Career highlights

Dimitrov's biggest title is the 2017 ATP Finals. He has also reached three Grand Slam semifinals and won nine ATP Tour singles titles. His career-high ranking is world No. 3.

Playing style

Dimitrov is known for an all-court style with strong shot-making. He uses a one-handed backhand, which is relatively rare on the ATP Tour.

In short

  • Highest-ranked Bulgarian singles player in ATP history.
  • Won the 2017 ATP Finals.
  • Reached three Grand Slam semifinals.
  • Known for one-handed backhand.
Canadian angle

He has competed at Canadian tournaments such as the BNP Paribas Open-style ATP event coverage is not Canada-specific, but Canadian tennis fans follow him on the ATP Tour and in Grand Slam events held on North American hard courts.

Quick questions

How old is Grigor Dimitrov?
He was born on 16 May 1991, making him 35 years old.
Has Grigor Dimitrov won a Grand Slam?
No. He has not won a Grand Slam singles title, but he has reached three Grand Slam semifinals.
What is Grigor Dimitrov's ranking?
His career-high ATP singles ranking is world No. 3. Current ranking information is not provided consistently in the available sources.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grigor_Dimitrov
    Supports: Birth date, Bulgarian nationality, career-high ATP singles ranking, and ATP Tour singles titles.
  2. BNP Paribas Open — https://bnpparibasopen.com/players/detail/grigor-dimitrov
    Supports: Birth date, age, birthplace, right-handed play, top Bulgarian status, ATP Finals title, and Grand Slam semifinal count.
  3. Mouratoglou — https://www.mouratoglou.com/en/Professionals/grigor-dimitrov/
    Supports: Age, best ATP ranking, right-handed one-handed backhand, and ATP Finals title.
  4. Laver Cup — https://lavercup.com/player/grigor-dimitrov
    Supports: Age, birthplace, turned pro year, career-high ranking, and career titles.
  5. BolaVip — https://bolavip.com/en/tennis/grigor-dimitrov-profile
    Supports: Reported relationship with Eiza González and unverified net worth estimate.