Grigor Dimitrov Triumphantly Returns to Tennis after Injury

Grigor Dimitrov made a triumphant return to competitive tennis at the Paris Masters after a three-month hiatus due to a pectoral injury. The former world number three was elated to secure a victory on Monday, in what marked his first match back on the court since Wimbledon.

Dimitrov sustained the injury in July during the fourth round at Wimbledon, where he was leading eventual champion Jannik Sinner by two sets before being forced to retire. The 34-year-old athlete expressed the ongoing difficulty of adjusting to the demands of competition after such a significant break, yet remained upbeat about his performance against local favorite Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.

The Bulgarian emphasized that despite his extensive experience, returning to such high-stakes matches after months away adds a layer of stress and concentration. Dimitrov, now ranked 38 in the world, is taking his comeback one day at a time, with hopes of continuing his successful return as he prepares to face Daniil Medvedev or Jaume Munar in the next round.