The US Open is set to begin in just under a month in New York, with fans from around the world descending on the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. As the world’s best players take center stage in Arthur Ashe Stadium, Grigor Dimitrov will be watching from the sidelines for the first time in 15 years.
Dimitrov has withdrawn from the 2025 tournament due to injury. The news was reported by Bulgarian outlet Tenniskafe, which cited Dimitrov’s manager, Georgi Stoimenov, confirming that the 34-year-old will not compete at Flushing Meadows as he continues his recovery.
The Bulgarian star suffered a pectoral injury during his Wimbledon fourth round against Jannik Sinner earlier this month. After taking the first two sets, Dimitrov was forced to retire mid-match at 2-2 in the third, later diagnosed with a torn muscle.
Grigor Dimitrov reacts after being injured during the 2024 US Open (Getty Images)
A former semifinalist in New York in 2019, Dimitrov has competed at the US Open 14 times. Dimitrov’s absence ends one of the longest active streaks in men’s tennis—58 consecutive Grand Slam main draw appearances. The run began at the 2011 Australian Open and included every major since, right up to this year’s Wimbledon.
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Dimitrov’s injury struggles
This is the latest chapter in what has been a physically punishing stretch for the Bulgarian star. Over the past 12 months, injuries have derailed several of his Slam campaigns. At Wimbledon in 2024, he retired in the fourth round against Daniil Medvedev, and at last year’s US Open, he was forced out mid-match in the quarterfinals against Frances Tiafoe.
That pattern extended into 2025, with early retirements at Australian Open, Roland Garros and Wimbledon—making it five consecutive Slams where Dimitrov was unable to finish his matches.
While it’s unclear when Dimitrov will return to the court, his team has indicated that recovery remains the top priority and that he could be fit for the Asian swing, which begins in September. The China Open in Beijing or the Shanghai Masters could mark his return.
