18 January 2012
Grigor Dimitrov left Australian Open after 5 set defeat by world No 10 Nicolas Almagro of Spain. The match lasted 3 hours 29 minutes and Grigor took the lead in sets twice. Before the last set Grigor left the court for medical timeout for pains in his right leg. Dimitrov was not able to respond as in theprovisossets and lost it 0-6. This way this spectacular match was taken by Almagro 4-6 6-3 6-7(4) 6-4 6-0.
The Bulgarian gained 33'300 dollars for his participation and 45 ranking points which will not cover the 70 point of last year which lead to losing of several ranking positions after the end of Australian Open. Dimitrov is the player's list of a series of tournaments in the USA from 13 February on.
The Bulgarian gained 33'300 dollars for his participation and 45 ranking points which will not cover the 70 point of last year which lead to losing of several ranking positions after the end of Australian Open. Dimitrov is the player's list of a series of tournaments in the USA from 13 February on.
