Miami Open 2024: Jannik Sinner lifts the trophy at hard-court event
With this victory, the Italian tennis player became the highest-ranked Italian tennis player and achieved his career-best ATP singles Ranking of No. 2.
With this victory, the Italian tennis player became the highest-ranked Italian tennis player and achieved his career-best ATP singles Ranking of No. 2.
The victory against 11th seed Hurkacz took Dimitrov's match record to 11-6 for the 2022 season. The Bulgarian ace can take himself into the top 20 of the ATP rankings if he managed to book himself a final appearance in this tournament.
Earlier, Manchester United star Nemanja Matic had spoken in defense of his Serbian compatriot Djokovic.
Following the news that Djokovic and his wife have contracted the virus, the remainder of the tournament was cancelled.
"I am extremely sorry for each individual case of infection. I hope that it will not complicate anyone’s health situation and that everyone will be fine," the Serbian tennis star said.
One member from the Djokovic coaching staff and another from Dimitrov's entourage have also reportedly tested positive for the virus.
Pictures on the tournament's social media site last week showed Dimitrov playing basketball with Djokovic, Alexander Zverev and Marin Cilic.
Notably, Coric had defeated Dimitrov in the second leg of the AdriaTour in Zadar on Croatia's Adriatic coast on Saturday.
He also urged those who had come in contact with him over the last few days in Monaco should also get tested for the deadly virus.
On Tuesday night, Dimitrov came from two sets to one down and defeated the five-time US Open champion 3-6, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 in a match that lasted more than three hours.
