Jannik Sinner had a classy response after Grigor Dimitrov's upset bid ended in injury
Top-seeded Jannik Sinner advanced out of Monday's Round of 16 in men's singles at Wimbledon, but it certainly didn't happen in a way the Italian star would have hoped for. He was the first to admit it after the match.
After winning the first two sets and having Sinner in serious upset danger, Grigor Dimitrov had to retire due to injury in the third set. The 34-year-old from Bulgaria had battled injuries for much of his career, and he knew something was wrong with his pectoral muscle after a serve.
Sinner could have been quietly thrilled to avoid the upset, but that wasn't how he handled the situation at all. His entire focus was on Dimitrov's wellbeing, and he was the first to check on his opponent at Centre Court.
A sight we never want to see.Grigor Dimitrov is forced to retire while leading two sets to love. Everyone at #Wimbledon is wishing you a speedy recovery, Grigor 💚💜 pic.twitter.com/qBwiMbq3e2
Sinner even helped pack Dimitrov's bag after noticing how much pain he was in. After the match, Sinner said that he didn't consider it a win. Dimitrov was the better play that day, and it was a brutal way to move on.
"I don't take this as a win at all."Jannik Sinner was full of respect for his friend Grigor Dimitrov after he was forced to retire.#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/bQTsxUM8Mu
That's what sportsmanship is all about.
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