Grigor Dimitrov’s Roland Garros campaign came to a disappointing end on Tuesday, as the 16th seed was forced to retire from his first-round match against American qualifier Ethan Quinn due to injury.
Dimitrov had taken control of the match early, winning the first two sets 6-2, 6-3. However, trouble surfaced in the second set when he required medical attention for his left thigh. As the match progressed, Dimitrov’s movement became visibly limited, and after losing the third set 2-6, he made the difficult decision to withdraw.
The Bulgarian star entered the tournament ranked No. 19 in the PIF ATP Live Rankings. His exit places him at risk of falling out of the Top 20 for the first time since July 2023, depending on other match outcomes.
Meanwhile, Quinn, competing in Paris for the first time, continues his impressive run. The World No. 106 will now face Kazakhstan’s Alexander Shevchenko in the second round. Should he secure a victory, Quinn is on track to break into the Top 100 for the first time in his career.
Dimitrov’s withdrawal marks an unfortunate turn in his season, where he now holds a 14-10 win-loss record. Fans will be eager to see how he recovers and what his next steps will be after this setback.
