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Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov called the legendary American Andre Agassi "terrific" after hiring former world number one and eight-time winner to work with him at Paris Masters. Dimitrov, who reached Wednesday's sixth round of the French capital by beating Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6 (12/10), 6-4, said it was possible to form a long-term relationship with Agassi. . "It's amazing, I could not think of a better guy, sharing his thoughts, feelings, emotions, on and off the court, I just think he's been through so much with the ups and downs. down and all that, "said 27-year-old Dimitrov
"He is one of the only people I can truly identify with and open."
Agassi had previously coached Novak Djokovic from Roland Garros 2017 until their separation in March of this year.
Dimitrov is trained full time by Daniel Vallverdu, who was once part of Andy Murray's team.
"I hope that I will be able to travel a little more with André next year, and we will certainly try to spend more time together over the next weekends and months.
"Let's hope that in the next few months we'll know more about how we're going to make our schedule."
Dimitrov, champion of the 2017 ATP World Tour final, will face fifth seeds Marin Cilic on Thursday to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters.
A little earlier, Rafael Nadal had withdrawn from the Paris Masters, guaranteeing the return of Novak Djokovic to the first place in the world. Before the tournament began, Nadal, at a press conference, revealed that the doctors had recommended him not to play.
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