Grigor Dimitrov Reaches First Roland Garros Quarter-Final, Defeats Hurkacz 7-6(5), 6-4, 7-6(3)

Jun 2, 2024, 07:26 PM

Grigor Dimitrov has reached his first quarter-final at Roland Garros by defeating World No.8 Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets, 7-6(5), 6-4, 7-6(3). This victory marks a significant milestone for the 33-year-old Bulgarian, who has now reached the quarter-finals of all four Grand Slam tournaments. Dimitrov's consistent performance saw him maintain his unbeaten record against Hurkacz, who is now 0-6 in their head-to-head encounters and 0-7 in tiebreakers. Dimitrov's achievement also places him among the elite players who have reached the quarter-finals of all four Grand Slams and all nine Masters 1000 tournaments. Dimitrov expressed his satisfaction with the victory, stating, 'I always wanted to get to the second week, but the French Open was the only slam where I felt like I never could get that extra step. Today, 15 years later, I made it.'