Grigor Dimitrov secured his spot in the U.S. Open quarterfinals after a hard-fought victory against Andrey Rublev on Sunday. The No. 9 seed displayed a strong start in the match, taking the first two sets before Rublev mounted a comeback in the third and fourth sets. Despite Rublev's efforts, Dimitrov managed to regain control in the fifth set, ultimately clinching the win with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (3), 1-6, 3-6, 6-3.
This marked Dimitrov's eighth Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance, with his best result being a semifinal finish in 2019 after defeating Roger Federer in the quarterfinals. The Bulgarian player expressed his appreciation for the supportive atmosphere at Arthur Ashe Stadium, especially with tennis legend Serena Williams in attendance.
Looking ahead, Dimitrov is set to face either Frances Tiafoe or Alexei Popyrin in the quarterfinals. Tiafoe and Popyrin are vying for a spot in the next round after Popyrin's recent upset victory over defending champion Novak Djokovic.
Meanwhile, Taylor Fritz also advanced to the quarterfinals by overcoming Casper Ruud in a four-set match. Fritz, the No. 12 seed, is gearing up to take on No. 4 seed Alexander Zverev in the next round. Despite his satisfaction with reaching the quarterfinals, Fritz expressed his desire to push further and achieve more in the tournament.
