New Delhi: Defense Brisbane International Airport champion Grigor Dimitrov Forced to withdraw from the match in the semi-finals Live in Lehka The 23-year-old Czech has a chance to compete for his second Australian title on Saturday.
The match was evenly matched 6-4, 4-4, with Dimitrov, ranked tenth in the world, needing treatment for groin and hip problems at Pat Rafter Arena.
Despite trying to continue playing, the former world number three ultimately decided to withdraw from the tournament, allowing Lehka to advance to his fourth ATP final.
This development occurred in Australian OpenThe match is scheduled to start in Melbourne on January 12, with Dimitrov’s recovery time from injury limited.
Lehka, who won his first ATP singles championship at the Adelaide International last year, expressed concerns about Dimitrov’s fitness, admitting he was high in the early stages of the first and second sets. Play horizontally.
“I hope it’s not something serious for Grigor; the first set and the first half of the second set were at a good level,” Lehka said. “I wanted to finish the game in a different way but wish him the best.”
The retirement of Dimitrov, a former top three player in the world, highlights the physical demands and risks associated with this. professional tennis.
For Lehka, the opportunity to compete for another Australian title is a major milestone in his young career. Having already tasted success at the Adelaide International, he will be keen to build on that achievement and continue to climb up the ATP rankings.
With the Australian Open approaching, all eyes will be on Dimitrov’s recovery process. The Bulgarian will no doubt be working closely with his medical team to assess the extent of his injury and determine the best course of action to ensure he is available for the first game of the year. grand slam Contest.
