Grigor Dimitrov, is one of those players who could not reach their full potential, despite showing immense early promise. Once regarded as the next Roger Federer, the Bulgarian player could not rise to the expectations set for him. However, he certainly shined in his off-court life, particularly when it came to the dating scene. His high-profile relationship and subsequent breakup with the Russian tennis legend Maria Sharapova often takes the spotlight even to this day. It was followed by a rumored relationship with the 23-time Grand Slam champion, Serena Williams. Now, a renowned tennis pundit has taken his dating history as an example to show why the Bulgarian deserves to be respected, despite throwing shade at his professional journey.
In a recent interview, Chris Evert’s ex-husband and former British Number 1 player John Lloyd shed light on the peculiar instance and revealed where it all possibly went wrong for the Bulgarian tennis player. Lloyd’s also shared his shared his opinions about his relationship with the former world number 1 player Maria Sharapova.
John Lloyd shares his honest opinion on Grigor Dimitrov
In a recent interview, Lloyd revealed that Grigor once had the potential to reach the levels of Andre Agassi and Bjorn Borg. However, he failed to live up to the tennis world’s expectations. He further believes that due to his insufficient success on the tours, he could not make it big enough to land the stardom that he deserves.
He then went on to mention the fact that he was the guy who dated tennis beauties, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova. Anyone who can do this kind of this deserves great respect. “He’s had a few high-profile relationships. I mean, anybody that can date Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams, you’ve got to respect that. Holy cow, that’s a pretty big duo and then of course he was with Nicole Scherzinger. He’s kind of flirted with it but he’s not a good enough player to make that next jump,” he revealed in a podcast with ‘Rock n Roll’.
John’s words shed light on the harsh reality of Grigor Dimitrov, as a player. Even with the world at his feet, he could not do much and had to settle for the ordinary instead of doing wonders in tennis. However, he was not the only one who thinks this way. Former player John McEnroe also revealed something similar about the player.
John McEnroe advised Dimitrov to stay away from this if he wants to win titles
Regarded as one of the finest players in the Open Era, John McEnroe once warned Grigor Dimitrov. He said that the latter should stay away from the show business lifestyle if he wanted to win more titles in his life. Little did he know that that is exactly what would happen. Of late, the Bulgarian player was observed struggling to find form in his recent performances.
Dimitrov recently pulled out of the Canadian Open after an injury struck him. Also, he could not make it past the Round of 16 at Wimbledon after Holger Rune defeated him. Thus, once regarded as a golden boy, he has failed to exercise caution, find his rhythm and impress the greats in tennis. For many, having dated Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams is the one enduring feather in his cap.
