Grigor Dimitrov reached incredible turnaround against Paul-Henri Mathieu in the first match of the tournament "ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament" in Rotterdam with a prize of 1,600,855, while the second will meet world №37 Gilles Muller.

The match between the two is the last program of the Centre Court will begin on Wednesday.

So far Bulgarian only once has face 31-year-old representative of Luxembourg, which happened on grass courts in Queens in 2012, when Dimitrov prevailed 7-6 (1) 6-4 in the second match of the circle. If Grigor again able to overcome the resistance of Mueller will provide € 36.950 prize money and 90 points for the world rankings and in contention for a place in the quarterfinals will meet Stan Wawrinka, Guillermo Garcia-Lopez or Denis Istomin Jesse Huta Galung.

Since the beginning of the season the best player of Luxembourg demonstrated great shape and managed to reach the quarterfinals in Chennai semifinals in Sydney and the second round of the Australian Open. In today however Gilles Muller gave up his match pairs due to illness and it is unclear whether it will be in optimal shape for the match with Dimitrov.

On Wednesday, his participation in the tournament will start Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka, and here looks like the full program:

Central court (start at 11:00.): 

1. Dominic Thiem - Sergei Stahovsky

2. Andreas Seppi - Robin Haase 

3. Andy Murray - Nicolas Mahut

4. Granollers / Lopez - Kohlschreiber / Melzer 

5. Stan Wawrinka - Jesse Huta Galung (not before 19.30.) 

6. Grigor Dimitrov - Gilles Muller

The beauty of Grigor Dimitrov , Rotterdam 2015

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Dimitrov vs Henri Mathieu , highlights , Rotterdam round 1 ,
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Grigor Dimitrov qualified for the second round of strong tournament "ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament" in Rotterdam, once in the match of the first round managed to save two match points and reached full twist 4-7 7-6 (2) 6-2 against Paul-Henri Mathieu.


"He was always a player against whom it is very difficult to play. We trained together many times, and I knew that I would not be at all easy. At the same time I think that I managed to overcome many obstacles in your way to victory. I I was a little stiff, but it is nice to be back on the court. I will definitely have to improve my game to the next game, "said after the game Grigor, who in the second round will face Gilles Muller.


"Items like two match points, which saved, always key. After the first I hoped that I would have the opportunity to play a second serve to go into move and try to do something different. But in the next moment I was faced with new match point. I was sure that if you save him, I can do better and step by step, point by point I started to get into his head. When I reached the tiebreak, I was very focused, very calm and believe that controlled match to the end, "said Dimitrov.


"It is never easy when you have to reflect the match points, but at the same time it brings you more confidence and positive thoughts, and then excited to go back on the court and show better tennis. Over the years I proved that I dangerous rival. Always work on it to be aggressive on the court, as this is my idea of ​​the game, "said Grigor, who had asked for the conversation between him and the Frenchman after the match.


"I just clarified the situation. I think it was just a misunderstanding. The situation was strange, but it can happen to anyone during the match. Today was one of those days in which this happens, but I think everything is fine. We have not exchanged any harsh lines or something, and it was just a friendly conversation "ended Grigor.

Grigor in round 2 in Rotterdam :)

Grigor Dimitrov was on pace to fall at the start of the tournament in Rotterdam , but refused to give up and turn hammered 4-6 7-6 ( 2 ) 6-2 over 96 th in the world , Paul -Henri Mathieu . 

More than an hour Bulgarian passive and frustrating to play tennis when they were presented №12 rankings exceptionally stable and quality. But really decisive moments in the game, do not break character Dimitrov . Bulgarian defended Match 2 balls . Served up 13 aces. 

Dimitrov and Mathieu began in a style that could lead to the longest match in the history of the tournament in Rotterdam. In the first two games played in a total of 26 points. Rival in round 2 will be David Goffin or Gilles Muller .

Match time : 2:08
Aces - 13
Double faults - 3
1st serve in - 60%
Winners - 36
Unforced errors - 30
Break points won - 3/4




Grigor saves match point with a crosscourt backhand that just clips the line

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Grigor Dimitrov in Rotterdam , (photos)

Grigor on instagram : ''Strolling down the streets! #morningwalk #Rotterdam ''

Gigor Dimitrov will begin on Monday strong tournament participation " ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament" in Rotterdam , which has a prize fund of 1,600,855 euros, and his rival in the first round will be former №12 Paul -Henri Mathieu . 

The Frenchman , who secured a place in the main draw after winning 6-3 7-6 (1 ) Jurgen Melzer above, is 33 years old and is currently №96 in the world rankings . This will be the second match between them in 2012. Mathieu won the quarter-final in Basel after two tiebreaker - 7-6 ( 2 ) 7-6 ( 4).

Centre Court :

1. Lukas Rosol - Simone Bolelli

2. Alexander Zverev - Roberto Bautista 

3. Ernest Gulbis - Dominic Thiem

4. Qureshi / Zimonjic - Huta Galung / Smits

5. Grigor Dimitrov - Paul-Henri Mathieu 

6. David Goffin - Gilles Muller

Azarenka : Grigor is not just a boyfriend Sharapova is already a world-class tennis player

Victoria Azarenka won 6-3 2-6 7-5 Tsvetana Pironkova of that first group stage match " Fed Cup " and gave an interview after the meeting , " Meridian Match" , which speaks of men rocket Grigor Dimitrov .


" Grigor is very nice and funny. Several times we talked during tournaments , which are detected . Otherwise, it is a world-class player . He plays very beautiful and will surely be used to reach the top . It was evident even before them years ago, when he began to sharply climb in the rankings. have patience and Dimitrov delights , " said the former №1 .


Azarenka was questioned , and the connection of the Bulgarian Maria Sharapova helped . "I'm not a person who says privacy of others. Let me just say that Grigor is not only a friend of Sharapova , " said Vika .

Draw for Grigor Dimitrov in Rotterdam :)

1 round

Dimitrov vs Q.

2 round 

Dimitrov vs Goffin/Muller

QUARTELFINAL

Wawrinka 

SEMIFINAL

Raonic

FINAL

Berdych or Murray

Tournament in Rotterdam is one of the favorite Grigor Dimitrov and there, in 2009 , recording the first victory over a Top 25 player of the win Berdych , the next game he took a set №1 in the world Rafael Nadal. Two years ago , Bulgarians again good results in the Dutch city , reaching the semi-finals , which succumbed to the eventual champion del Potro .

Start February 9, 2015 :) #haidegrisha 

Numbers of doping tests - 2014

As every year , was announced the number of doping tests conducted every professional tennis player last season. In 2014 Novak Djokovic , Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Stanislas Wawrinka made ​​about 14 or more controls on the use of banned drugs - seven or more tournaments and seven or more beyond the periods.

Rafael Nadal goes from four to six tests during tournaments , and seven or more outside sastazeniya . This difference in relation to the other due to the fact that the end of the season Spaniard loss from trauma . 

Which shows statistics Grigor Dimitrov ? Bulgarian has been between four and six doping tests during the game and more than seven out of it.

Grigor on instagram : ''Why must art be static? You look at an abstraction,sculpture or painted,an entirely exiting arrangement of planes,entirely without meaning. It would be perfect,but it is always still. The next step in sculpture is motion! Sculpturist-Ivan Paraskov #art #inspiration #sculptures ''