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Possible Wimbledon upset averted as Dimitrov forced to retire

The Bulgarian was on the verge of an upset against the world No 1 when the injury occurred — The Bulgarian was on the verge of an upset against the world No 1 when the injury occurred (Getty Images)

Grigor Dimitrov retired from his Wimbledon match against world No 1 Jannik Sinner due to an injury.
Dimitrov had established a significant lead, winning the first two sets 6-3, 7-5.
The injury occurred at 2-2 in the third set when Dimitrov clutched his chest and fell, indicating a possible pectoral issue.
Medical staff attended to the 34-year-old Bulgarian on court, after which he became visibly emotional and was unable to continue.
His retirement meant he forfeited a potential upset victory against the top-ranked player.

Injured Grigor Dimitrov retires from Jannik Sinner match with two-set lead at Wimbledon — In full