It’s not just about winning on the court. Dimitrov is getting into the form of his life, but he showed his best after the match was over

Bulgarian tennis player Dimitrov has been almost unnoticeable lately. His results are definitely worth paying attention to, but even more valuable is finding out what kind of person he is. And that’s what he showed after winning his match in Marseille.

Dimitrov at number three

The former number three in the ATP rankings will celebrate his thirty-third birthday this year, and to make matters worse, he is currently at number thirteen in the rankings. At his third Open 13 tournament of the year in Marseille, he is one of the hot favourites and he is proving it.

He first defeated the American Korda in two sets and later secured his place in the semi-finals with a victory over Jiri Lehecka’s conqueror, Frenchman Rinderknecht. Even with him he didn’t need more than two sets.

Strong moment

In France’s second largest city, the Bulgarian tennis player would have loved to enjoy another triumph. He would be second this year and even tenth in his career.

But after his victory against Korda, he gained something perhaps even more valuable. The sympathy of the fans. It should be added that it was completely justified, because after celebrating his triumph, the native of Chaskov showed what kind of person he really is.

He did not hesitate to go on a small climbing expedition to share his joy with a fan, whom he undoubtedly provided with the experience of a lifetime. He complemented the encounter with a well-deserved selfie.

And the reactions were not long in coming. Dimitrov also earned words of appreciation from world number one Djokovic. “Great moment, bro,” the Serbian tennis player praised his Bulgarian partner.

Fighting for his tenth triumph

Dimitrov was left with three opponents in the battle for the Marseille title. The last home representative is the number four seed Humbert. However, he will definitely not be the favourite in his clash with defending champion Hurkacz of Poland.

The Polish tennis player gave Tomas Machac no chance in the quarterfinals. He leaves Marseille satisfied. He won two valuable scalps and moved up to the best position on the ranking so far.

Dimitrov will face the next seeded player in the semifinals. It will be the Russian Khachanov, who, like the Bulgarian, has been going through the action in Marseille like a knife through butter so far.

Khachanov also knows what a Marseille title tastes like, having won here six years ago. Will Dimitrov win his jubilee title here? It must be added that after the aforementioned moment, it would be a very nice story.

Sources: ATP, X, Sportskeeda