Top 5 Grigor Dimitrov and Serena Williams moments ft. Miami Open 2024 hug, fan war & more

Grigor Dimitrov and Serena Williams have had a longstanding relationship, reportedly dating in the early 2010s.

Ever since they became friends, they have continued to maintain a strong bond and have been seen together at each other’s matches. Therefore, it was not surprising when the American was seen supporting Dimitrov during his journey to the Miami final.

Over the years, there have been multiple occasions where they have shared endearing moments. Let’s take a look back at five of these special moments.

Serena Williams and Grigor Dimitrov Embrace After Intense Miami Open Semifinal

During the Miami Open semifinal, Williams was seen in the stands watching her close friend Grigor Dimitrov compete against fourth seed Alexander Zverev.

Despite the top-notch tennis played, it was the Bulgarian who ultimately won the match in three sets. After his victory, fans noticed Williams making her way to the sidelines to congratulate and embrace Dimitrov, who was already ecstatic after reaching the biggest final of the year.

The incident has since been captured in videos and shared on social media platforms.

According to Tennis Channel, Dimitrov commented about his relationship with Williams in light of the heartwarming moment.

“Yeah, she came to me like, ‘I don’t wanna distract you, I don’t wanna distract you, but I gotta tell you something.’ It was just like one sentence, you know, she always knows what to tell me, I think.”

“In any given moment, I think, my friendship with her means so much to me,”he added.

Grigor Dimitrov playfully claims to have influenced Serena Williams’ playing style

Williams’ serve and groundstrokes rank among the top in history.

Despite it being a jest, Grigor Dimitrov believes he played a role in it, as he had jokingly attributed the discovery of her style to himself in 2021.

During a media interaction at the Western & Southern Open, he was tasked with delivering a message to a WTA player. This is the message that the Bulgarian relayed:

“So I’m doing this press over here, I had to write a complimentary paper to someone from the WTA so I figured you because I love your style so much, and here it goes. I love your style, thanks to me, of course,”the Bulgarian said.

Serena Williams celebrates Grigor Dimitrov’s long-awaited victory at the Western & Southern Open

Grigor Dimitrov’s remarkable season kicked off at the beginning of the year with the Brisbane International.

The Bulgarian kicked off his season by winning a title, defeating top players such as Andy Murray, Jordan Thompson, and Holger Rune on his way to the top. This achievement was particularly significant as it marked Dimitrov’s first title win in six years.

As Williams stood on the sidelines, cheering for her dear friend and offering support in such an emotional moment, it was the icing on the cake.

Rivalry Reignited: Venus and Serena Williams Clash over Grigor Dimitrov’s Affections

It is often remembered that sisters Venus and Serena Williams expressed their admiration for Grigor Dimitrov through social media.

The chain of events started when Venus left a comment on the Bulgarian’s Instagram post, expressing gratitude towards his fans for their support during his journey to the Paris Masters final last year. Here’s the sequence of their interaction:

“Please note I am your biggest fan more than @serenawilliams.”Venus wrote.

“@venuswilliams aii aiii what will @serenawillaims say now?!”Dimitrov responded.

Upon joining the party, Serena brought her own message of “love you” for Dimitrov. The interaction caused quite a stir, with even former World No. 1 Boris Becker questioning if Dimitrov was the most popular player in the world.

“Love you Grigs!!!!!!!!!,”Serena had commented.

Grigor Dimitrov Sends Heartfelt Message After Serena Williams Announces Retirement

The announcement of Serena Williams’ retirement sparked a multitude of responses from her fans, colleagues, and fellow members of the tennis community.

Dimitrov, who is a close friend, also responded to the 23-time Grand Slam champion’s statement. In a brief yet heartfelt message on his Instagram account, the Bulgarian expressed his pride in Williams for all she has accomplished throughout her remarkable career.

“Proud of you Serena Williams for all you’ve done and continue to do,”Dimitrov wrote on social media.

The message was accompanied by a monochrome picture of the two and a subsequent post saying “will miss seeing you out here”.