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 Bulgarian professional tennis player who achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 3, the highest for any Bulgarian player. He won the ATP Finals in 2017, marking the biggest title of his career. Dimitrov has secured nine ATP Tour singles titles, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the world of professional tennis.

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1974: Record for comebacks at Wimbledon

In 2024, at the Wimbledon Championships, Grigor Dimitrov was part of the ninth overall comeback from two sets down in a single edition of the All England Club, tying the record (with 1974, 1990 and 1997) for most comebacks at the tournament in the Open Era.

1990: First 1990's man with 400 career wins

In 2023 Grigor Dimitrov recorded his 400th career win making him the first man born in the 1990s to hit that milestone.

1990: Record for comebacks at Wimbledon

1990: 40 Top 10 Wins for 1990's born

In March 2024 it was noted that Dimitrov became just the third man born in 1990 or later to record 40 or more Top 10 wins after Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev and the eight active player overall.

1997: Record for comebacks at Wimbledon

2005: Best Young Tennis Player in Bulgaria

In 2005, Grigor Dimitrov was awarded 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, marking a significant achievement in his junior career.

2007: Named Eddie Herr International Rising Star

In 2007, Grigor Dimitrov was named the Eddie Herr International Rising Star, recognizing his potential and achievements in junior tennis.

September 2008: US Open Victory and Junior World No. 1 Ranking

On September 7, 2008, Grigor Dimitrov won the US Open, defeating Devin Britton in the final. This win, along with other victories, led him to become junior world No. 1 on September 8, 2008. Following his US Open victory, Dimitrov announced his decision to end his junior career to focus on his ATP ranking.

2008: Junior Grand Slam Performances

In 2008, Grigor Dimitrov reached the quarterfinals of the French Open, won Wimbledon, and won the US Open in the junior circuit, marking a successful year in junior Grand Slam tournaments.

October 2013: First ATP Tour Singles Title

In October 2013, at the Stockholm Open, Grigor Dimitrov became the first Bulgarian man to win an ATP Tour singles title, marking a significant milestone in his professional career.

December 2013: Bulgarian Sportsperson of the Year Award Runner-Up

On 16 December 2013, Grigor Dimitrov received the second most votes for the Bulgarian Sportsperson of the Year award, finishing behind wrestler Ivo Angelov with 1331 points.

2013: Masters Quarterfinal Streak

In March 2024 it was noted that with making his 19th Masters quarterfinal in Miami, Grigor Dimitrov reached that stage or higher of at least one Masters event every season for 12 years in a row since 2013.

December 2014: Bulgarian Sportsperson of the Year Award

In December 2014, Grigor Dimitrov was named the Bulgarian Sportsperson of the Year with 1190 points, marking the first time a tennis player had received this honor.

2014: Wimbledon Semifinal and Top-10 ATP Ranking

In 2014, Grigor Dimitrov reached the Wimbledon semifinals, defeating defending champion Andy Murray in the quarterfinals. Although he was beaten by Novak Djokovic in the semifinals, this performance led him to enter the top-10 ATP rankings for the first time, at No. 9, becoming the first Bulgarian male tennis player to achieve this milestone.

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 the Bulgarian Sportsperson of the Year.

2014: Last ATP Title at Queen's Club

In 2014, Grigor Dimitrov won his last ATP title at Queen's Club.

2015: Davis Cup Playoff Victory

In April 2015, Grigor Dimitrov played for the Bulgarian Davis Cup team in the Europe Group II playoffs. He won his singles match and partnered with Dimitar Kutrovsky to win the doubles, securing Bulgaria's position in Europe Group II for 2015.

November 2017: ATP Finals Victory

In November 2017, Grigor Dimitrov won the ATP Finals, which was the biggest title of his career. He then achieved a world No. 3 ranking in singles by the ATP, which made him the highest-ranked Bulgarian in history.

2017: Credited Vallverdu for Upturn in Form

During the 2017 season, Grigor Dimitrov credited Daniel Vallverdu with his upturn in form, particularly his improved mentality against top ten players.

2017: Significant Milestones in 2017

Grigor Dimitrov ended the 2017 season with several 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: Second Bulgarian Sportsperson and Balkan Athlete of the Year Awards

In 2017, Grigor Dimitrov received the Bulgarian Sportsperson of the Year award for the second time, and also secured the Balkan Athlete of the Year award, recognizing his athletic achievements.

2017: Sports Icarus Award

In 2017, Grigor Dimitrov received the Sports Icarus Award.

2017: Brisbane Title and Australian Open Semifinal

In 2017, Grigor Dimitrov started the season strong, winning the Brisbane title and reaching the semifinals of the Australian Open, where he lost a close match to Rafael Nadal.

2017: Balkan Athlete of the Year

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

2017: Bulgarian Sportsperson of the Year

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

2017: ATP Finals Victory

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

2017: US Open Semifinal Run

In 2017, Grigor Dimitrov, unseeded, had a remarkable run at the US Open, defeating Roger Federer in the quarterfinals to reach his first Grand Slam semifinal since the 2017 Australian Open. He lost to Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals, resulting in a significant ranking jump.

2017: Most top 10 wins since 2017

In 2023 at the China Open, Grigor Dimitrov defeated Holger Rune. It was his fourth top 10 win (the most since the 2017 season).

2017: First Title since 2017

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 in October 2018

In March 2024, Grigor Dimitrov returned to his highest ranking of world No. 12 for the first time since October 29, 2018 when he was ranked at No. 10.

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: Won Against 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 in Top 30 & Ranking

In November 2022, Grigor Dimitrov finished the year in the top 30 for the tenth year in a row, ranked world No. 28 on November 21, 2022.

2022: Reaching 350 Career Wins at Delray Beach Open

In 2022, at the Delray Beach Open, Grigor Dimitrov achieved his 350th career win after defeating Mitchell Krueger, making him the second man born in the ‘90s or later to reach this milestone, after Milos Raonic. He was the 130th man in the Open Era and the 22nd active player to achieve this.

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 hit that milestone and the tenth active men's player. He reached the semifinals, losing to Alexander Zverev. At the China Open, he won his first-round match against Mackenzie McDonald and then defeated Holger Rune to reach the quarterfinals.

January 2024: Brisbane International Title Win and Ranking Improvement

In January 2024, Grigor Dimitrov won his ninth title and first since 2017 at the Brisbane International, defeating Holger Rune in the final. He moved to No. 13 in the singles rankings on January 8, 2024, his highest since 2018.

March 2024: Return to Highest Ranking and Miami Masters

In March 2024, Grigor Dimitrov reached his highest ranking of world No. 12 on March 18th, for the first time since October 2018. At the Miami Open, he reached the fourth round, later winning against Hubert Hurkacz and thus completing the full career set of quarterfinal showings at all nine active Masters events. He reached his third Masters final, losing to Jannik Sinner. He returned to the top 10 at world No. 9 in the rankings. Dimitrov became just the third man born in 1990 or later to record 40 or more Top 10 wins after Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev and the eight active player overall.

December 2024: Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award

In December 2024, Grigor Dimitrov was selected as the winner of the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award, acknowledging his conduct and sportsmanship on and off the court.

2024: Completes Career Set of Grand Slam and Masters 1000 Quarterfinals

In 2024, Grigor Dimitrov reached the French Open quarterfinals and became the second player born in the 1990s (after Daniil Medvedev) to complete the career set of both Grand Slam and Masters 1000 quarterfinals.

2024: 2024 Wimbledon Championships Comeback

In 2024, at the Wimbledon Championships, Grigor Dimitrov came back from two sets to love deficit for the second time in his career, defeating Shang Juncheng to reach the third round. It was the ninth overall comeback from two sets down in a single edition of the All England Club, tying the record for most comebacks at the tournament in the Open Era.

2025: Longest Active Grand Slam Streak

As of 2025, Grigor Dimitrov holds the distinction of being the male player with the longest active streak of consecutive Grand Slam appearances, totaling 56.

2025: Most Wins at Brisbane International

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's 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.