Grigor Dimitrov will participate in Sofia Open next year. The tournament in February 2017-a will once again be in the capital "Arena Armeec" and has a prize pool of € 520,070.
The news was confirmed today at a press conference in the hotel "Marinella".
The other big name is Dominik Thiem, which is currently under №9 in the world rankings.
Defending champion Roberto Bautista will almost certainly defend his title, but expect official confirmation of the Spaniard.
The contract for the conduct of the race is for three years, but director Paul Maknami and minister of sport Krassen Kralev, hoping to extend it.
"We need the audience to have their support and to demonstrate that this tournament belongs to Sofia and Bulgaria," said former №1 in the world of couples with five Grand Slam titles.
Maknami said Dominik Thiem and Grigor Dimitrov are among the brightest representatives of the younger wave and expected to "warm up" with game cold of February.
The tournament will be held from February 5 to 12.
"I am pleased to be part of Sofia Open in February next year. It will be an honor for me to play in his homeland and share some of the excitement of world tennis. Together we will enjoy tennis at the highest level in Sofia. See you soon! "Are the words of Dimitrov in the official press release.
