Former world No.3 Grigor Dimitrov upsets five-time champion, Roger Federer in a thrilling five-setter 3-6, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the quarterfinals to reach the first semifinals at the US Open 2019.
Coming into the US Open, the so-called ‘Baby Fed’ did not look much of a threat as he had just one win from his last eight matches. However, the Bulgarian has found a new high at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday as he claimed his first win in eight meetings against Roger Federer.
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“I’m just happy,” Dimitrov said in the post-match interview. “The only thing I was telling myself was to stay in the match. Physically I was feeling pretty good. I was hitting some shots against him that were hard to hit.”
The Bulgarian will face the next-generation star, Daniil Medvedev, who will play his first major semifinal match to book a place in the finals of the US Open 2019.
On the other hand, Roger Federer was satisfied with his performance in this season as he said, “I think still it’s been a positive season. Disappointing now, but I’ll get back up, I’ll be all right.”
“This is Grigor’s moment, not my body’s moment,” said the world No.3, who took a medical timeout during the match the to treat his upper back near his neck.
“It’s okay. It’s how it goes,” the 38-year-old further added. “I tried my best. I fought with what I had and that’s it.”
The Twitter erupts after Roger Federer failed to make it to the semifinals of US Open 2019. With this defeat, the Swiss maestro also denied a potential final with Rafael Nadal, which could have been their first meeting at the Flushing Meadows.
Semifinal feels ☺@GrigorDimitrov | #USOpen pic.twitter.com/rIYfHGF98j
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 4, 2019
Federer can’t really play at the moment. Never retired from a match in his career, won’t be today.
Dimitrov 4-0
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) September 4, 2019
Persistence pays off 👏
🇧🇬 @GrigorDimitrov stuns Federer 3-6, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2. | #USOpen pic.twitter.com/dC3k15c0JV
— ATP Tour (@atptour) September 4, 2019
Headed to a fifth ➡
Grigor Dimitrov storms through the fourth set 6-4 and forces the decider with Roger Federer.@GrigorDimitrov | #USOpen pic.twitter.com/cMWssUTaK2
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 4, 2019
Federer said it was an upper back issue which started this afternoon, but doesn’t want to dwell on it.
“This is Grigor’s moment and not my body’s moment.”#USOpen
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) September 4, 2019
Dimitrov stuns Federer to reach #USOpen semi-finals, ruthless Serena grabs 100th win
Read more: https://t.co/DJkYZQcfLN#GeoNews
— Geo News Sport (@geonews_sport) September 4, 2019
@rogerfederer's elegance & class stays forever, definitely flowing around. It was a tournament to remember for the fans but definitely wouldn't hope that for you, sir.@usopen will not be the same without you!
Bounce back strong & fit! 😀#USOpen #Federer— Govardhan Sai Pinni (@govipinni) September 4, 2019
One major issue with #Federer since AusOpen 2018 has been his inability to break opponent's serve despite having tons of break points. This has cost him quite a few grand slam titles/opportunities over his career and it remains an ignored part of his game. @rogerfederer #USOpen
— Abhishek Agarwal (@Iam_IwillBe) September 4, 2019
Fedex out…. @GrigorDimitrov scores his first ever win over @rogerfederer, defeating the five-time champion 3-6, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2.
Only @rafe is remaining can we get new champion this time. #USOpen pic.twitter.com/pfspXjB8QV— Abhinay Dhanawade (@abhinay_17) September 4, 2019
Looks like @rogerfederer and @RafaelNadal will never face each other at the @usopen .😢
Next year we want this match at round one please @usopen !!— Aziiz Bokhamas (@bo5amass) September 4, 2019
Grigor Dimitrov defeats .@rogerfederer in five sets 3-6, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the #USOpen semifinals for the first time. His 3rd career GS SFs.. Before tonight, Dimitrov was 0-7 all-time against him.. pic.twitter.com/D7hajRUI7M
— Sports Discourse (@SportsDiscuz) September 4, 2019
@rogerfederer @usopen It's pretty disappointing to see fed lose to Grig.. If it isn't for the unforced and backhand errors it would have been a cake walk for Fed!. Come back stronger☺😃
— Varatharajan M (@VaratharajanM4) September 4, 2019
https://twitter.com/Rajkumar7426091/status/1169122244687273989?s=19
Class and Grace.
🙌@rogerfederer | #USOpen pic.twitter.com/JnyfRkmlF9
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 4, 2019
The first men's semifinal is set…
Who's your pick? 🤔#USOpen | @DaniilMedwed | @GrigorDimitrov pic.twitter.com/bndL7iM3CT
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 4, 2019
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