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Before the tournament started, it did not seem Dimitrov The 78th world number represents a threat, having won one of his last eight games.
However, the Bulgarian, who had already finished third in the world ranking, found some of its shape on hard courts New YorkHe won his first win in eight games against Federer, who has 20 career titles. Grand Slam.
He had the air Roger Federer Strong at the beginning of the match, but could not maintain his usual high level against the brave Bulgarian.
The turning point came in Group D when Dimitrov recorded five points to win the set, equalizing the score to 2-2.
Before the start of the fifth set, 38-year-old Federer called the doctor who accompanied the Swiss, after a brief conversation, off the field to fix a problem at the back.
When he resumed the match, Dimitrov seized the opportunity, breaking Federer in the first game of the fifth set, then again: the Swiss could not defend the Bulgarian striker to the biggest victory of his career.
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Before the start of the tournament, Dimitrov, ranked 78th in the world, did not seem to pose any threat, having won one of his last eight games.
But the Bulgarian, who had already reached third place in the world, found some of his form on the hard courts of New York and won his first victory in eight games against Federer, who holds 20 titles in the Grand Slam.
Roger Federer looked strong at the start of the match, but could not maintain his usual level against the brave Bulgarian.
The turning point came in Group D when Dimitrov recorded five points to win the set, equalizing the score to 2-2.
Before the start of the fifth set, 38-year-old Federer called the doctor who accompanied the Swiss, after a brief conversation, off the field to fix a problem at the back.
When he resumed the match, Dimitrov seized the opportunity, breaking Federer in the first game of the fifth set, then again: the Swiss could not defend the Bulgarian striker to the biggest victory of his career.
