Dimitrov Vs Berrettini Highlights, Wimbledon: Bulgarian Through To Next Round After Five-Set Victory On Centre Court

Hello tennis fans! Welcome to the live coverage of round 3 match between Grigor Dimitrov and Matteo Berrettini at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Friday, July 4. Stay tuned for the live score and real-time updates of the match.

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Grigor Dimitrov has enjoyed an impressive run to the Wimbledon 2026 third round, showing both resilience and class on grass. The Bulgarian began his campaign with a composed 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-3 victory over Vít Kopřiva, before producing one of the standout performances of the second round to defeat 15th seed Jakub Menšík 7-6(5), 4-6, 7-5, 6-3.

Grigor Dimitrov and Matteo Berrettini are underway in a blockbuster third-round clash at SW19. With two of the tour's finest grass-court players on court, expect booming serves, elegant shot-making and a fierce battle for a place in the fourth round.

Matteo Berrettini showcases his grass-court class with a deft drop shot before firing down a pair of aces to hold serve comfortably. It's 1-1 in the opening set as both players make a confident start.

The veteran Bulgarian has taken a 4-1 lead in the first set and seems like he is destined to win it from here unless the Italian fights back. Dimitrov, who has reached semis back in 2014, has a good chance tonight to better that record.

Dimitrov finally lands the first set as he takes 6-3 against the Italian. The Bulgarian lands the first blow against Berrettini but a long way to go for the Italian to make his way into the match.

The winner of Grigor Dimitrov and Matteo Berrettini will go on to take on Arthur Fery in the last 16. Fery is coming on the back of a famous 6-2 5-7 6-2 6-7 (3-7) 6-7 (5-10) against Bergs.

Matteo Berrettini delivered an outstanding performance. Following a powerful serve directed wide, he swiftly moved in, circled around a backhand, and struck a cross-court forehand winner with precision. He then capped off his impressive play with an ace down the center, securing the game to 15.

What a show this from the wildcard Bulgarian. He wins the second set with ease as Italian Berrettini struggles. Dimitrov is rolling back the years in this game and in some style.

Grigor Dimitrov finds himself at 0-15, but after delivering two powerful first serves, he takes the lead in the game. Matteo Berrettini seizes the opportunity to challenge Dimitrov's second serve but sends a forehand long. The Bulgarian capitalizes on this mistake in the following point, executing a beautiful forehand winner to secure the game.

Grigor Dimitrov leverages his extensive experience to outmaneuver Matteo Berrettini; however, the Italian manages to exploit an opening on the next point, executing a backhand passing shot that forces deuce. Berrettini secures a break point when Dimitrov fails to convert a smash at the net, and he capitalizes on this opportunity immediately, as the Bulgarian struggles to respond to a fierce forehand from the baseline.

Matteo Berrettini is exerting maximum effort into his serves as a 137mph bullet sets up set point. The Italian successfully converts it as Grigor Dimitrov hits into the net. Berrettini had to labor intensely for this moment, but he has now extended the match to a fourth set.

The roof on Centre Court is being closed, and Grigor Dimitrov expresses his dissatisfaction with this decision. He feels that there are still several more matches that could be played in the diminishing light.

Grigor Dimitrov demonstrates improvement as he reaches 40-15, with Matteo Berrettini failing to retrieve a forehand at the baseline. The Bulgarian sends a forehand wide, eliciting worried expressions from his coaching staff, but secures the point on the next play when Berrettini hits into the net.

Grigor Dimitrov breezes through his service game with a hold to love. The Bulgarian is finally getting back to his old groove after struggling to pace with the Italian. Can the Bulgarian apply some pressure to Matteo Berrettini's serve now?

Matteo Berrettini achieves a straightforward hold, bringing us back to parity in the fourth set.

Matteo Berrettini chooses the perfect moment to advance, while Grigor Dimitrov struggles to keep his backhand within the baseline. The Italian subsequently creates two break points with an impressive forehand winner that crosses the court. Berrettini delights the audience by executing a backhand down the line to achieve the break. He is now preparing to serve for the fourth set, aiming to push this match into a deciding set.

Matteo Berrettini has successfully completed one point with an ace. After two additional points, he finds himself with three set points, showcasing his powerful serving, and he clinches the set with another ace. We are now moving towards a decisive set, and the audience at Centre Court is thoroughly enjoying the experience.

The Italian has had a significant chance to reach 30-15 against his opponent's serve, but he is left in despair after missing a crucial forehand opportunity at the net. It appears that this missed chance is still affecting him as Dimitrov wears him down on the baseline, bringing the score to 40-15. Subsequently, Dimitrov secures another straightforward hold.

Bulgarian is one set away from sealing this match and book his spot in the next round. Berrettini will serve to stay in the tournament.

Grigor Dimitrov settles into a rally but fails to capitalise as he strokes a backhand into the net.

Matteo Berrettini sends a forehand long and that settles the contest between the two players. The Bulgarian will take on Arthur Fery in the next round.