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Tennis: Grigor Dimitrov advances to Wimbledon round of 16

Grigor Dimitrov
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Grigor Dimitrov, Bulgaria, has qualified for the fourth round of the Wimbledon championships, after defeating 10th seed Frances Tiafoe, US by 6-2, 6-3, 6-2. At the round of 16, Grigor Dimitrov is to play versus Holger Rune, Denmark – the first match between the 32-year old tennis player from Bulgaria and 20-year old Rune.

“I am going ahead one step at a time. He is a young and talented tennis player, but so am I,” said Grigor Dimitrov after his third victory at Wimbledon.



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