Andy Murray Criticises Wimbledon After Grigor Dimitrov vs Jannik Sinner 'Decision' - Liverpool Echo
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 7 – Andy Murray condemned the 13-minute roof closure delay at Wimbledon that disrupted play, with Dimitrov forced to retire due to a pectoral injury, handing Sinner a quarter-final spot.
- Grigor Dimitrov was forced to retire from his Wimbledon match against Jannik Sinner on Monday evening after sustaining a serious chest injury during a service game on Centre Court.
- The injury happened after a 13-minute delay caused by the decision to close the Centre Court roof near 8:30 pm, which Andy Murray criticized as unnecessary due to remaining daylight.
- Dimitrov had been leading by two sets and building momentum before his injury forced him to retire, handing Sinner a quarter-final spot despite Sinner struggling earlier in the match.
- Former player Greg Rusedski noted that Dimitrov was performing at an exceptional level and expressed disappointment over the unexpected conclusion, while Sinner praised Dimitrov as a remarkable player and showed understanding for his situation.
- The incident highlighted ongoing concerns about injuries in Grand Slams and prompted calls for Dimitrov's speedy recovery alongside debate over how the roof closure affected match conditions.
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Dimitrov posts emotional message from hospital after Wimbledon exit
Grigor Dimitrov was left in tears after being forced to retire from his Wimbledon fourth-round clash with Jannik Sinner due to injury, with the Bulgarian posting an emotional message from hospital
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