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Grigor Dimitrov wins first match at Roland Garros tennis tournament

Grigor Dimitrov, Paris, 30 May, 2023
Photo: EPA/BGNES

Grigor Dimitrov started his participation in the Roland Garros grand slam tennis tournament by defeating Timofey Skatov, Kazakhstan by 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. The Russian player, who plays for Kazakhstan, is in 147th position in the ATP rankings. In the next round Grigor Dimitrov will be playing versus Emil Ruusuvuori, Finland, who defeated Grégoire Barrère of France in a marathon match lasting 4 hours, 17 minutes.

“It is definitely not going to be an easy match. He plays very well. Last year he had some good wins against good players. I feel well, I hope my body will be in shape on Thursday. It won’t be an easy match,” Grigor Dimitrov said.



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