At the second round of the Marseille Open 2024, world No. 13 and 2nd seed, Grigor Dimitrov, showcased both his athletic prowess and his heartwarming humanity. Facing off against the 23-year-old American rising star Sebastian Korda, Dimitrov secured victory with a commanding 6-1, 7-6(5) win.  

However, it wasn’t just Dimitrov’s on-court performance that captivated the audience. Following the match, the Bulgarian tennis star surprised everyone with a touching display of kindness. Amidst the confusion and surprise of onlookers, Dimitrov walked towards the spectators’ stands, where he singled out a disabled fan.

With a heartwarming gesture, Dimitrov climbed onto the stand and handed his wristband to the fan and engaged in a brief yet heartfelt conversation. To the fan’s delight, Dimitrov then took hold of the fan’s phone, capturing an unforgettable selfie together. Ensuring the fan’s cherished memory was safe, Dimitrov tucked the phone securely into the fan’s pocket before returning to the court.

The touching interaction between Dimitrov and the fan quickly spread across social media and digital platforms, earning widespread admiration and applause from fans worldwide.

Actually, Dimitrov has been having many wholesome moments to fans and players like this and gained a number of fans because of his personality and sportsmanship:

• During the 2014 Miami Open, amidst the intensity of competition, Dimitrov displayed remarkable attentiveness to the well-being of a ball girl. Upon noticing her distress between points, he immediately recognized her condition and escorted her to the court side, alerting the chair umpire to the situation. Following the necessary medical attention, Dimitrov resumed play,

• Similarly, in the 2016 ATP Shanghai Rolex Masters match against Canadian player Pospisil. When a 204km/h powerful serve struck the young ball boy, Dimitrov rushed to ensure his well-being, offering comfort and support. Instead of continuing play, Dimitrov chose to prioritise the welfare of the injured ball boy.

• During the 2018 Brisbane international, Dimitrov faced Kyle Edmund. When Edmund suffered an ankle injury, Dimitrov immediately leaped over the net to assist him, providing support and solidarity. Together, they walked back to the chair, illustrating Dimitrov’s unwavering compassion and sportsmanship.

Moreover, Grigor Dimitrov is highly regarded and warmly embraced on the ATP tour, earning praise from fellow players such as Rafael Nadal, Alexander Zverev, and John Isner, who have lauded him as the most handsome ATP player. In addition to his charm, Dimitrov boasts an impressive record on the court, having clinched nine titles, including the prestigious 2017 NITTO ATP Finals. Notably, he reached the finals of the 2023 Rolex Paris Masters and secured the Brisbane International title at the onset of the 2024 season. Here’s to wishing him continued success and luck for the remainder of the 2024 season.