Grigor Dimitrov has been shortlisted for the ATP’s annual distinctions, with this year’s awards scheduled for the week of December 8 to 14. The Bulgarian star is once again in the running for the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award, which he currently holds. His name appears alongside those of the previous two recipients, Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud, as well as Felix Auger Aliassime, completing the group of four nominees.

Dimitrov’s season produced several memorable moments, including his dramatic showing at Wimbledon. In the fourth round, he pushed the then world number one Jannik Sinner to the brink, taking a two set lead against the Italian who ultimately went on to lift the trophy. The match turned in the third set, when Dimitrov tore a pectoral muscle, an injury that ruled him out for nearly four months. The image of him raising his right hand to acknowledge the umpire despite the pain became one of the defining scenes of the 2025 tennis year.

After a long recovery, the three time Grand Slam semifinalist returned to the court at the Paris Masters. He opened his campaign with a convincing straight sets win over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, signalling a steady comeback. But his progress was cut short once more, as physical issues forced him to withdraw from the event before his scheduled clash with Daniil Medvedev, a match many had been waiting for.