Grigor Dimitrov's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Grigor Dimitrov. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Grigor Dimitrov is a highly accomplished Bulgarian professional tennis player. His career-high ranking is world No. 3, the highest ever achieved by a Bulgarian player. Dimitrov's most significant victory came at the 2017 ATP Finals. He has secured nine ATP Tour singles titles throughout his career.

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1958: Creation of Bulgarian Sportsperson of the Year Award

In 1958, the Bulgarian Sportsperson of the Year award was created.

1990: 400th Career Win at Chengdu Open

In 2023, at the Chengdu Open, Grigor Dimitrov recorded his 400th career win defeating Juan Pablo Varillas, becoming the first man born in the 1990 or later to reach this milestone and the tenth active men's player.

2005: Best Young Tennis Player in Bulgaria

In 2005, Grigor Dimitrov was recognized as the best young tennis player in Bulgaria.

2006: Orange Bowl U16 boys singles win

In 2006, Grigor Dimitrov won the Orange Bowl U16 boys singles title.

2007: Eddie Herr International Rising Star

In 2007, Grigor Dimitrov was named the Eddie Herr International Rising Star.

2008: Junior Grand Slam Success and World No. 1 Ranking

In 2008, Grigor Dimitrov won Wimbledon and the US Open junior titles, and on September 8, 2008, became junior world No. 1. He also reached the French Open quarterfinals.

2008: Junior Grand Slam wins

In 2008, Grigor Dimitrov won the boys' singles titles at Wimbledon and the US Open during his junior career.

2009: Davis Cup Victory Over Hungary

In 2009, 17-year-old Grigor Dimitrov returned to the Bulgarian Davis Cup team for the first round of the Davis Cup Europe/Africa zone. Dimitrov won both of his singles matches, contributing to a 3–2 victory over Hungary.

2009: First ATP Tour Main-Draw Win

In 2009, Grigor Dimitrov upset Tomáš Berdych at the Rotterdam Open, securing his first ATP Tour main-draw win.

October 2013: First ATP Title

In October 2013, Grigor Dimitrov won his first ATP Tour singles title at the Stockholm Open, becoming the first Bulgarian man to achieve this.

December 2013: Bulgarian Sportsperson of the Year Award runner-up

In December 2013, Grigor Dimitrov finished second in the voting for the Bulgarian Sportsperson of the Year award.

December 2014: Bulgarian Sportsperson of the Year

In December 2014, Grigor Dimitrov was chosen as the Bulgarian Sportsperson of the Year, earning 1190 points and becoming the first tennis player to win the award.

2014: Wimbledon Semifinal and Top 10 Ranking

At the 2014 Wimbledon Championships, Grigor Dimitrov reached his first Grand Slam semifinal, becoming the first male Bulgarian player to do so. He also entered the top-10 ATP rankings for the first time, at No. 9.

2014: Sports Icarus Award

In 2014, Grigor Dimitrov received the Sports Icarus Award.

2014: Bulgarian Sportsperson of the Year

In 2014, Grigor Dimitrov was named Bulgarian Sportsperson of the Year.

March 2015: Exhibition Match Win Against Federer

On 10 March 2015, Grigor Dimitrov played at an annual exhibition tournament in Madison Square Garden against Roger Federer, defeating the Swiss star for the first time.

2015: Davis Cup Europe Group II Playoffs

In April 2015, Grigor Dimitrov played for Bulgaria in the Davis Cup Europe Group II playoffs, securing a 3-0 lead against Greece and maintaining Bulgaria's position in Group II for 2015.

November 2017: ATP Finals victory

In November 2017, Grigor Dimitrov won the ATP Finals, marking the biggest title of his career and propelling him to a world No. 3 ranking.

2017: Reached US Open Semifinals After Upsetting Federer

At the US Open in 2017, Grigor Dimitrov, unseeded, upset Roger Federer in a five-set match to reach his first Grand Slam semifinal since the 2017 Australian Open. He then lost to Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals.

2017: Crediting Vallverdu for Upturn in Form

During the 2017 season, Grigor Dimitrov credited his coach, Daniel Vallverdu, with his improved form, acknowledging Vallverdu's impact on his mentality and playstyle against top ten players, particularly after winning the 2017 ATP Finals.

2017: Significant Milestones in 2017 Season

Grigor Dimitrov ended his 2017 season with significant milestones including his first Masters 1000 title, first ATP Finals crown, 5 Tour finals, four tour titles, eight top-10 match wins, 250 career match wins, cracking $10,000,000 in career earnings, cracking $5,000,000 in a single season, second Grand Slam semifinal, and first Grand Slam semifinal on hard courts.

2017: Sports Icarus Award

In 2017, Grigor Dimitrov received the Sports Icarus Award.

2017: Balkan Athlete of the Year

In 2017, Grigor Dimitrov was named Balkan Athlete of the Year.

2017: Bulgarian Sportsperson of the Year

In 2017, Grigor Dimitrov was named Bulgarian Sportsperson of the Year.

2017: Won First ATP Title in Brisbane

In 2017, Grigor Dimitrov won his first ATP title in nearly three years at Brisbane, defeating Kei Nishikori in the final. He extended his winning streak at the Australian Open, reaching the semifinals.

2017: Bulgarian Sportsperson and Balkan Athlete of the Year

In 2017, Grigor Dimitrov won the Bulgarian Sportsperson of the Year award for the second time and was also named Balkan Athlete of the Year.

2017: Won ATP Finals Title

In 2017, Grigor Dimitrov won the biggest title of his career at the ATP Finals, defeating David Goffin in the final and finishing the tournament as an undefeated champion. He finished the year at a career-high world No. 3.

2017: Brisbane International Title

In January 2024, Grigor Dimitrov won his ninth title and first since 2017 at the Brisbane International, defeating Holger Rune in the final.

October 2018: Highest Ranking of World No. 10

In March 2024, Grigor Dimitrov returned to his highest ranking of world No. 12 on 18 March 2024 for the first time since 29 October 2018 when he was ranked at No. 10 after reaching the fourth round in Indian Wells.

November 2018: Return to Top 10

In March 2024, Grigor Dimitrov returned for the first time in 260 weeks (3rd longest gap in the Open Era) since November 2018 to the top 10 at world No. 9 in the rankings.

2019: Victory Over Roger Federer at US Open

In 2019, Grigor Dimitrov won one of his eight meetings with Roger Federer at the US Open.

November 2022: Finishing the Year Ranked World No. 28

On November 21, 2022, Grigor Dimitrov finished the year ranked world No. 28, marking his tenth consecutive year in the top 30. As the top-ranked Bulgarian male player, he was confirmed on November 23, 2022, as a participant in the 2023 United Cup as part of the Bulgarian team.

2022: Delray Beach Open: Dimitrov Achieves Milestone

In 2022, at the Delray Beach Open, Grigor Dimitrov secured his 350th career win after defeating Mitchell Krueger, making him only the second man born in the 1990s or later to reach this milestone, following Milos Raonic. He became the 130th man in the Open Era and the 22nd active player to achieve this.

July 2023: Return to Top 20

On July 24, 2023, Grigor Dimitrov returned to the top 20 in the rankings, following his performance at the Queen's Club Championships where he reached the quarterfinals, and at the Wimbledon Championships where he reached the fourth round.

November 2023: Return to Top 15

On November 6, 2023, as a result of reaching his first Masters final since 2017 at the Paris Masters where he lost to Novak Djokovic, Grigor Dimitrov returned to the top 15 in the world rankings, at world No. 14.

2023: Australian Open

In 2023, Grigor Dimitrov reached the third round at the Australian Open, defeating Aslan Karatsev and Laslo Djere before losing to Novak Djokovic, who went on to win his 10th Australian Open and 22nd Grand Slam.

2023: 400th Career Win at Chengdu Open

In 2023, at the Chengdu Open, Grigor Dimitrov recorded his 400th career win defeating Juan Pablo Varillas, becoming the first man born in the 1990s or later to reach this milestone and the tenth active men's player. He reached the semifinals but lost to Alexander Zverev. At the China Open, he won his first-round match against Mackenzie McDonald and defeated Holger Rune to reach the quarterfinals.

January 2024: Brisbane International Title

In January 2024, Grigor Dimitrov won his ninth title and first since 2017 at the Brisbane International, defeating Holger Rune in the final. He recorded more match wins (23) than any other player at the tournament. As a result, he moved to No. 13 in the singles rankings on January 8, 2024, his highest since 2018.

March 2024: Return to World No. 12 and Miami Masters Semifinal

In March 2024, Grigor Dimitrov reached his highest ranking of world No. 12 for the first time since October 2018 after reaching the fourth round in Indian Wells. At the Miami Open, he reached the semifinals and secured his 40th top 10 win over Carlos Alcaraz, becoming the third man born in 1990 or later to achieve this. Dimitrov reached his third Masters final, for his first win against Alexander Zverev in 10 years, but lost to Jannik Sinner. As a result, he returned to the top 10 at world No. 9 in the rankings.

December 2024: Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award

In December 2024, Grigor Dimitrov was selected as the winner of the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award.

2024: Career Grand Slam and Masters 1000 Quarterfinals

By reaching the 2024 French Open quarterfinals, Grigor Dimitrov completed the career set of Grand Slam and Masters 1000 quarterfinals.

2025: Longest Active Grand Slam Streak

As of 2025, Grigor Dimitrov holds the record for the longest active streak of consecutive Grand Slam appearances at 56.

2025: Miami Open Quarterfinals and Semifinals

In 2025, at the Miami Open, Grigor Dimitrov reached the quarterfinals, defeating Karen Khachanov and Brandon Nakashima. He then advanced to the semifinals, overcoming Francisco Cerúndolo in a three-set match where he saved a match point.

2025: Most Wins in Brisbane International History

In 2025, with his first round win over Yannick Hanfmann at the Brisbane International, Grigor Dimitrov became the player with the most wins in the tournament history, with a win-loss record of 24-6. He then defeated Aleksandar Vukic to reach the quarterfinals, his 25th record breaking win at the event.