Grigor Dimitrov nearly runs out of rackets after breaking string four times

Grigor Dimitrov stunningly broke 4 strings throughout his Brisbane Worldwide match in opposition to Andy Murray however nonetheless managed to flee with a win. On Monday, world No. 14 Dimitrov began his 2024 season in Brisbane with a 4-6 7-5 6-2 win over Murray.

Within the very first sport of the match, Dimitrov broke a string on his racket for the primary time. After noticing his string was damaged, Dimitrov went for a winner – his ball went out.

A bit later, Dimitrov broke his second string throughout a forehand shot in mid-rally. Dimitrov was pondering rapidly as he went for a slice – acquired to the web – and made a profitable shot with a damaged string. 

The third time Dimitrov broke a string, he additionally went to the web. Murray managed to return Dimitrov’s volley deep into the Bulgarian’s court docket – that is when the previous world No. 3 hit a shocking smash from the baseline to win one other level with a damaged string.

Dimitrov broke his fourth and final string within the fourth sport of the third set. This time, Dimitrov did not win the purpose as his try and lob Murray with a damaged string wasn’t profitable.

Damaged Strings: A Sequence 😲@grigor_dimitrov broke FOUR strings in his match in opposition to Murray!#BrisbaneInternational pic.twitter.com/BhuH6G4AGj

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Dimitrov: I used to be operating out of rackets 

After the match, Dimitrov admitted he was involved about doubtlessly operating out of rackets. Additionally, Dimitrov underlined he was blissful that they weren’t enjoying a best-of-five-sets match.

“I used to be operating out. I had three extra left. I used to be serious about that. Fortunately we weren’t enjoying greatest of 5,” Dimitrov mentioned.

Within the first set, not a single break level was seen till the tenth sport – when Murray broke Dimitrov to win the opener. 

After dropping the primary set, Dimitrov earned his first break of the match within the ninth sport of the second for a 5-4 lead. Simply when it seemed the set was over, Dimitrov didn’t serve out for the second set.

Nonetheless, Dimitrov was capable of maintain his focus as he broke Murray once more within the eleventh sport for a 6-5 lead. Serving for the set in his second try, Dimitrov saved two break factors earlier than realizing his first set level to ship the match right into a decider.

After profitable the second set, Dimitrov began the third set with back-to-back breaks and a 4-0 lead. Within the eighth sport, Dimitrov saved a break level earlier than changing his first match level to finish a comeback win over Murray.