Grigor Dimitrov’s actress girlfriend Eiza Gonzalez swells with pride as Bulgarian wins his 1st match back at Paris Masters months after horror injury
After 14 weeks following a horror injury at the 2025 Wimbledon Championship, Grigor Dimitrov stepped back on the court to play in the Round of 64 match against France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard at the Paris Masters. Dimitrov won the match in straight sets, 7-6(5), 6-1, marking a powerful return to competitive tennis.
Dimitrov’s actress girlfriend, Eiza Gonzalez, watched the game unfold from afar. She reshared a clip of the Bulgarian tennis star’s entry, accompanied by warm applause from the crowd, and echoed the excitement with firecracker emojis. Additionally, she reshared a highlight point where Dimitrov outwitted his opponent in the second set, calling him a “Warrior” on her Instagram stories.
### Injury and Recovery
In July, Grigor Dimitrov suffered a pectoral muscle tear during his Round of 16 match against Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon. Notably, Dimitrov was up by two sets and tied in the third before the injury forced him to retire from the match. Sinner went on to win the All England Club title by defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the final.
Ahead of his Paris Masters return, Dimitrov reflected on how taking a step back from tennis had helped him in unexpected ways. “It was the first time in almost twenty years that I could really be at home for the summer, so I took advantage of these moments. I wasn’t really following what was happening on the tour, I wasn’t trying to stay connected,” he said.
### A Strong Return
During his return match, Dimitrov broke his opponent three times in the second set, showcasing his skill and determination. After the match, he shared insights about missing most of the second half of the season while recovering from his injury.
“I’m still trying to wrap my head around the whole time away from the court,” Dimitrov admitted. “I knew that coming to competition was going to be a difficult task. I just wanted to come out and test myself, give myself a chance. It’s a good night. I’m taking it in.”
He continued, “It’s such an amazing crowd, and towards the end of the year, you really feel that energy. I feel very appreciated all around. That gives me great gratitude just to be back.”
Mentally, Dimitrov said he was in a good headspace before the tournament began. Looking forward, he hopes to perform well at the Paris Masters before shifting his focus to a healthy 2026 season.
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