30 August 2016
Grigor Dimitrov beat No 74 Inigo Cervantes of Spain in the first round of US Open in straight sets 6-2 6-4 7-6(7). Dimitrov broke twice in the first set helped by some erratic serves and shots by Cervantes. 22nd seeded Bulgarian took the second set after late break. In the third set Cervantes had a chance while serving for the set at 6-5 but could not capitalize. In the tie-break the Spaniard reached to set-point which Dimitrov saved and eventually the Bulgarian won the set and the match.
In the second round Dimitrov will play No 55 Jeremy Chardy of France. Dimitrov leads 2-1 in the matches played Chardy so far. In the last clash In Brisbane in 2015 Dimitrov won in the second round.
In the second round Dimitrov will play No 55 Jeremy Chardy of France. Dimitrov leads 2-1 in the matches played Chardy so far. In the last clash In Brisbane in 2015 Dimitrov won in the second round.
