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Jannik Sinner Showed Great Sportsmanship After Beating Grigor Dimitrov

Jannik Sinner Showed Great Sportsmanship After Beating Grigor Dimitrov

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Jannik Sinner Showed Great Sportsmanship After Beating Grigor Dimitrov originally appeared on The Spun.
Jannik Sinner, the No. 1 player in the world, technically advanced in the Round of 16 at Wimbledon on Monday. But it was hardly a win to be proud of.
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Sinner, who lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the French Open last month, was trailing his opponent, No. 19 seed Grigor Dimitrov, two sets to none in the third set. Dimitrov had Sinner on the ropes and appeared to be on the verge of a massive victory. Unfortunately, Dimitrov suffered a devastating injury.
Dimitrov, 34, suffered a match-ending pectoral injury in the third set. He was down on the ground for several minutes. Dimitrov was unable to continue.
Sinner, who advanced to the quarterfinals, spoke out following his win on Monday. But he certainly wasn't happy about it.
Jannik Sinner speaks out.ESPN.
Sinner, one of the favorites to win at Wimbledon this month, made it clear that he wasn't considering this a win.
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"I don't take this as a win at all," he said.
It's a classy move.
"Respect to Jannik, heartbreaking for Grigor," one fan wrote.
"A respectful moment in tennis," one fan added.
"Gracious, truly gracious! Now go win it for him," one fan added.
"Such a sad end. Beautifully handled by both players," one fan added.
"Jannick is classy. The two guys carrying the sport for the next 15 years happen to be really well raised and respectful people," one fan added.
"Sinner is clearly shaken too. don't worry .. no one blames you. Dimi will be okay," one fan added.
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Sinner has advanced to the quarterfinals, where he will be taking on No. 10 seed Ben Shelton out of the United States.
Wimbledon's coverage will continue on ABC and ESPN.
Jannik Sinner Showed Great Sportsmanship After Beating Grigor Dimitrov first appeared on The Spun on Jul 7, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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