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Post by safinbgfan on Jul 8, 2008 12:22:27 GMT 3
I think it's time for you to know this guy - the new young Wimbledon champion ;D Today he was in my own town and I made a lot of photos. I will post it later  |
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Post by safinbgfan on Jul 13, 2008 16:38:47 GMT 3
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Post by davis on Sept 8, 2008 16:00:18 GMT 3
Dimitrov Stops Britton's Dream Run, Takes Junior Boys' Title By Brian Cleary Sunday, September 7, 2008 Devin Britton of Jackson, Miss., had one of the most surprising and spectacular runs in the history of the US Open junior tournament. But today in the final, it was the more experienced and polished Grigor Dimitrov, the No. 3 seed from Bulgaria, who prevailed, winning his second Grand Slam junior title of the year in front of an impressive turnout of fans on Court 11. Dimitrov, who also won the Wimbledon junior boys' title in July, used his steadier baseline game and his speed to secure three breaks in the match for a 6-4, 6-3 win. “Devin gave me a hard time in the first set and especially in the beginning of the second,’’ said Dimitrov, who credited his experience playing the final of Wimbledon for playing confident and feeling relaxed today. “But I found a way to manage my game, and that was the key.’’ Dimitrov, who is just 17, said the Open final would be his last match in the juniors, as he turns his sights on the pro game. “It was an important match for me because I wanted to end up [my junior career] in the right way,’’ he said. The match featured the classic modern pro-style game of Dimitrov—big groundstrokes from the baseline—vs. the unique, relentless net-rushing of Britton, who comes in behind both first and second serves and has some of the most outstanding volleys of any junior player in a long time. But on serve in the first set, with Britton serving at 4-5, Britton’s game dipped slightly. Dimitrov ripped a forehand return to force a volley error on the first point, but then Britton double faulted twice and missed a forehand volley, giving the game and the first set to the No. 3 seed. Britton put up a challenge in the second, breaking the Bulgarian in the third game to go up, 2-1. But Dimitrov showed his strengths at that point in the form of some serious speed and shot-making ability. In the next game, at 15-30, Britton came in behind a serve and hit a brilliant half-volley drop shop, one of many he managed in the match. But this time, Dimitrov chased it down and, just reaching it, managed a perfectly angled cross-court shot that, despite being at net, Britton couldn’t reach. Then, at ad-out, Britton hit a tough first volley cross court that again looked safely offensive enough. But Dimitrov motored to get to it, whipping a cross-court passing shot, evening things up at 2-2. From that point on, Britton didn’t appear to have the groundstrokes or the patience to overcome his opponent’s solid backhand and big forehand. Dimitrov, who has been training with Pato Alvarez in Barcelona, the same coach who helped to mold Andy Murray’s game, says his goal is to reach the top 10 in the world. This victory certainly bodes well for his chances. Former US Open boys' champions include Andy Murray (2004), Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (2003) and Andy Roddick (2000).    And after his Wimbledon title: 
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Post by safinbgfan on Oct 3, 2008 18:21:29 GMT 3
I will post a new photo of me & him 2 days ago ;D
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Post by Annie on Feb 13, 2009 10:44:06 GMT 3
I watched his match against Rafa yesterday and I was pretty impressed. He lost due to a huge lack of experience and class but still for someone so young he has a hell of a lot of potential. A cooperation with Peter could be extremely profitable for both. I wish them both a lot of luck and will happily keep an eye on Grigor from now on  safinbgfan thanks a million for the photos, very sweet ;D |
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Post by luxsword on Feb 19, 2009 13:37:37 GMT 3
He sure knows where to take advice... ;D
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Post by Annie on Feb 21, 2009 21:52:44 GMT 3
yeah they did a photoshoot at the diesel store with mika lldora being there also during the marseille tourney |
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Post by safinbgfan on Feb 22, 2009 13:54:51 GMT 3
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Post by Dina on Feb 22, 2009 15:10:27 GMT 3
didn't Peter lose some weight??!!!! missin him!!
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Post by safinbgfan on Feb 25, 2009 23:31:19 GMT 3
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Post by safinbgfan on Jun 11, 2009 14:41:06 GMT 3
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Post by safinbgfan on Aug 11, 2009 22:22:48 GMT 3
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Post by safinbgfan on Aug 16, 2009 16:19:48 GMT 3
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Post by Dina on Aug 16, 2009 17:15:27 GMT 3
cute! peter sure knows where to find talented people!
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