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VIDEO: Unreal Scenes Unfold During Grigor Dimitrov’s Match as His Opponent Collapses Mid Match at ATP Acapulco
The ATP 500 Abierto Mexicano in Acapulco, Mexico is underway. Some of the top players in the world such as Daniil Medvedev, Rafael Nadal, Alexander Zverev, and others will be in action here over the week. Former World Number 3 Grigor Dimitrov is up against Stefan Kozlov of the USA in the first-round clash. However, an unfortunate incident took place in the second set of their match.
Stefan Kozlov down with cramps in his match against Grigor Dimitrov
The American took the lead in the second set when he broke the Bulgarian’s serve in the eighth game. However, to his dismay, he suffered from cramps after the point. Subsequently, he fell to the floor, calling for medical attention.
In hot and humid conditions in Acapulco, his both quads locked up. Dimitrov wore a worried look and rushed to check up on the American.
Absolutely crazy scenes in Acapulco, and @GrigorDimitrov never forgets how to be a great sport.
AMAZING – and we hope Stefan Kozlov is okay. #AMT2022 pic.twitter.com/ZFtoF2lllA
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) February 22, 2022
Kozlov breaks serve.
Then both quads LOCK up.
I mean. LOCK. Agony. pic.twitter.com/t9jPni5QS0
— Stephanie Myles (@OpenCourt) February 22, 2022
What??? https://t.co/3DA34E6Yoi
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) February 22, 2022
The American stood up after receiving medical attention and was serving for the match. Dimitrov tried to shorten the points, coming to the net. It was great sportsmanship shown by Dimitrov who tried to remain focused in the match.
Tennis – ATP 500 – Abierto Mexicano – The Fairmont Acapulco Princess, Acapulco, Mexico – February 21, 2022 Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov in action during his match against Stefan Kozlov of the U.S. REUTERS/Henry Romero
Dimitrov fights back to stay in the match
The first set was a closely fought affair, with both the players trying to hold their serves. However, Stefan Kozlov came out on the top in the tie-breaker to win the first set 7-6 (10-8). He won crucial points when it mattered the most to eventually take a set lead against his higher-ranked opponent.
Tennis – ATP 500 – Abierto Mexicano – The Fairmont Acapulco Princess, Acapulco, Mexico – February 21, 2022 Stefan Kozlov of the U.S. in action during his match against Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov REUTERS/Henry Romero
Further, in the second set, Kozlov broke Dimitrov’s serve in the eighth game and subsequently suffered from cramps. However, he continued the match but lost the second set 7-5. Kozlov was visibly struggling with his injury as Dimitrov crawled his way back into the match.
Further, the American displayed his never-say-die attitude as he decided to continue the match. The third set is currently underway with the scores tied at one game apiece in the final set.
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