Thursday 26 February 2015

Interview Grigor Dimitrov,  Acapulco 2015 

Dimitrov lost in round 2 in Acapulco.

Grigor Dimitrov coud hardly hide his disappointment of dropping-out of the tournament "Abierto Mexicano Telcel", of which kept such good memories from last year. Bulgarian lost 5-7, 6-4, 0-6 against Harrison.

"It happened. It just happened. The loss is very bad for me, but good luck to Ryan in the next rounds," Dimitrov said after the game.

"There were things that can not be controlled by time, but the loss is a fact and the guilt is all mine."

"In the third set, obviously, I was not focused enough. But Druten stranger should not hip so much of defeat. It is a process and you need to concentrate on the things that I need to improve your game."

"Of course I'm disappointed. I am very disappointed and I can not hide it. But now I will rest a few days and will return to training."


Grigor on twitter : "Sorry to everyone that I couldn't have played better. I promise I will be back next year stronger. Thanks for amazing support out here. "


Wednesday 25 February 2015

Selfie by Grigor with Fans :) #SelfiesAMT2015

 

Dimitrov , round 1 (photos, video)













































 Conference by Grigor Dimitrov , video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5duOieexdk&feature=youtu.be&a 


Dimitrov in round 2 in Acapulco.


"I am very happy that I'm back. I'm going back memories of last year and I feel like I constantly play good matches in Acapulco," said Grigor Dimitrov after his victory over Serb Filip Krainovic 6-3, 5-7, 6-0 in the first round.

"The match was a bit strange. The conditions were not at all easy, while two fairly well-known game. With the start of the third set things changed for me. It was a fresh start for me, if I may say so" add Dimitrov.

"The victory was not zero and come in three sets, but I am very happy with the way the battle ended for me," he Grigor Dimitrov, who gave Krainovic game of the decisive part, in the next roundconfronts American Ryan Harrison .


Harrison overcame the first round after his US compatriot Donald Young refused at 4-6 6-2 4-2 in favor of his rival.

Ryan Harrison is 22 years old and №169 in the world rankings. He was rival Grigor in the first round in two consecutive Grand Slam tournaments last offers per year resulting in not managed to take a set of our first rocket.

Dimitrov had 7-6 (1) 6-3 6-2 on his way to the semifinals of Wimbledon, and a few months later won 6-2 7-6 (4) 6-2 of the US Open.


Immediately after the game Grigor Dimitrov organizers set match of his girlfriend Maria Sharapova. Here is the program of meetings of the Centre Court:

Central court
1. Grigor Dimitrov - Ryan Harrison
2. Maria Sharapova - Mariana Duke Marino
3. Kei Nishikori - Yen-Hsun Lu
4. Marinko Matoshevic - David Ferrer




Tuesday 24 February 2015

Bulgaria without Dimitrov with Latvia from Davis Cup

The national team of Bulgaria will visit Latvia in the match of the first round of the second Euro-African zone Cup "Davis" which will be held 6-8 March at Jurmala.


Bulgaria Team will play without best players Grigor Dimitrov and Dimitar Kutrovsky and captain Todor Enev will rely on Alexander Lazov (№359), Dimitar Kuzmanov (№389), Tihomir Grozdanov (№988) and 34-year-old Ilia Kushev, currently no ranking in the world rankings and has not played a professional tournament since 2008.


Grigor Dimitrov: I am close to the next level, but I have to be patient (video)

Video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGVo9wOLFhk


Grigor Dimitrov will start the defense of their first title in Acapulco ATP500 tonight at midnight local time against Philip Krainovich.Bulgarians release some of the tension with a helicopter flight over the Pacific, which ended with a unique 35-meter jump from the cliffs. And since become the new idol of local thrill seekers, Gregory stood before the camera in TennisTV, to tell what changed for him after the trophy last season and what is expected for this year's race:

- How different is the feeling to start a tournament as defending champion?

- I have to admit, that's great. The atmosphere in Acapulco I like, people are very nice to me and I have beautiful memories that I hope to experience again.The most important thing for me now is to play good tennis, but the season has just begun and I try to make progress in small steps.

- How important has your success here last season?

- This was the first ATP500 tournament I played really well and as you recall - I won. It showed me what I can, poured a lot of confidence. After this year I was not the same, because achieving strong results with every week and constantly beating many class players. My winning streak in Acapulco was the basis for my entire season and at the same time was something we really enjoyed, and this is a rare combination. I tried to keep that feeling and to spend most of it.

- The first person, which celebrated their triumph was Roger Rasheed. How crucial is the impact on the development of your career?

- He was the only person with me in Acapulco (laughs). The tournament was difficult for both of them with many later games and a bunch of things that had to deal with on and off the court. The victory was the result of our team work and they know how much we worked for it not only in the preseason, but any day thereafter. We know what needs my game and try to develop it so that I can imagine a lot more stable. All this takes time and the next level is very close, but to get to it is not as easy as it sounds. You need to stay calm and I'm patient. If I'm healthy physical things will happen.

- What would you say has changed in your game last season?

- I can not point out one thing in particular. My game has evolved quite guidelines according to my ideas about what I want is my style. Greatly improved his conditioning training, so there is a lot of components that make me feel more confident on the court and allow me to win even when you do not show at Quality tennis.

- The list of contenders is quite changed compared to 2014. How confident are you that you can defend your title?

- It is never easy, especially against such a class rivals, but this makes the tournament so interesting. Out in any tournament to show the best of what I am capable of and I have my chances. Players like Nishikori and Ferrer are in great shape, but we are still at the beginning of a really long season. I am happy with the way I left.



Grigor practised in Acapulco .











Great Juuuump ! (video & photos)

"A lot of thoughts came into my mind , but the most important was the proper preparation . When you look down the first time , you can become discouraged . I like extreme sports, so for me it was a really great day" - said, defending the title in Acapulco Bulgaria

Video: http://www.tennistv.com/video/videoId/1mq1kmkodoh701j2cw6qb74d25/title/grigor-dimitrov-feature--atp-acapulco


































Grigor defense of his title in Acapulco tonight

TUESDAY 24TH FEBRUARY 2015


CANCHA CENTRAL



Filip Krajinovic vs Grigor Dimitrov 16:00 LOCAL , ATP | ROUND 1


Kei Nishikori vs Alejandro Gonzalez , NOT BEFORE 20:00 LOCAL, ATP | ROUND 1


David Ferrer vs Igor Sijsling, COMING UP, ATP | ROUND 1



"I've played against him when we were teenagers, but then you have not met. I know it will be tough opponent," said in his meeting with the media Dimitrov.


Monday 23 February 2015

Grigor Dimitrov enjoying the Pacific Ocean from a helicopter (photos)

Grigor Dimitrov have a good time in Acapulco. Bulgarians again board the helicopter, which toured the beautiful Pacific coast of Mexico City, as it was last year. But then the helicopter landed on the boat, which went to the platform in the water, which Grigor made several rallies with Eugenie Bouchard. Chopper the pictures very similar to that of last year, but it seemed that no Dimitrov company.

 

Grigor with Daniela Hantuchova and Santiago Gonzales :)

 











 

Grigor: ''Title in Acapulco is my most important triumph''

"Title in Acapulco is the most important triumph in my career'' - admitted Grigor Dimitrov of his first press conference with the local media before the start of the tournament.
 - ''In general, I do not want to compare trophies, because each of them means a lot to me and helped to develop, but this is special. I realize it will not be easy to defend his title, but I'm glad that I had a chance to try to do it. "
 
Last season tournament spread from clay to hard courts and Dimitrov won his first edition of this surface with a great series of victories over Marinko Matoshevich, Marcos Baghdatis, Ernests Gulbis and Andy Murray that ended with a dramatic 7-6 (1) 3 6 7-6 (5) over Kevin Anderson in the final. This week the champion will begin with 101 th in the world Serb Filip Krainovich.
 
"I've played against him when we were teenagers, but then we met. I know it will be tough opponent. The victory here last season helped me to develop a lot and do a jump from Top 30 to Top 10. Become a better player on the court and a better person out of it. This year, every step forward will be more difficult and therefore I will match to match. Everyone is struggling to show your best tennis and I do not want to set goals for the season.
 Here the climate is hot and humid, making conditions quite difficult to play. Not everyone likes to go out on the court in such heat, but I feel comfortable and I feel that I can do really well. My level is good and I can not wait to start the tournament. "
 
This time Grigor arrived in Acapulco with your favorite Maria Sharapova, who will participate in the tournament for women. "Of course, I recommended it to come to Mexico . It is always good beach is a few meters from the hotel you while you're in a tournament (laughs). The Mexican fans are amazing, some of the -plamennite fans that I have met. To go out on Centre Court and feel this great support unique feeling and I hope not to disappoint anyone with my game. "

Despite the competitive field, Dimitrov felt good about his chances in Acapulco. “It’s not easy conditions,” said the World No. 10. “It’s very warm and humid, so not everyone likes that. I pride myself on conditions like that. I really feel that I can do well.”