Grigor Dimitrov Takes His Shot
It was once expected that Grigor Dimitrov, the 28-year-old from Bulgaria, would have been rather familiar with playing into the later stages of a major, something he’s accomplished at this year’s U.S. Open. But as the former world No. 3 prepares for what could be the most important match of his career, against Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals today, he enters the contest keenly aware of how humbling the life of a professional tennis player can be—while also looking at his best opportunity yet to claim a Grand Slam title.
Dimitrov started this year’s tournament facing Andreas Seppi, ranked one spot ahead of him, at 77, in the ATP Tour standings. The 35-year-old Italian was the heavy favorite to win; after all, over the was hardly in doubt early in his career. Times, though, had changed: Earlier this summer, he lost to a player ranked outside of the top 400.
