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Sinner in Wimbledon last 8 as Dimitrov retires; Djokovic advances

by Noe
Italy's Jannik Sinner uses his right for a shot against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov in their Wimbledon round-of-16 match on Monday. Sinner in Wimbledon last 8 as Dimitrov retires; Djokovic advances

Expect Jannik Sinner in Wimbledon’s last eight after Grigor Dimitrov retired in their matchup on Monday, while Novak Djokovic also advanced.

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Italy's Jannik Sinner (left) attends to Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov (right) after the latter had an injured pectoral muscle in their Wimbledon round-of-16 match on Monday. Sinner in Wimbledon last 8 as Dimitrov retires; Djokovic advances

SINNER IN QUARTERS DEPITE HURTING ELBOW AFTER DIMITROV FORCED TO QUIT

Sinner in the quarters became possible despite him hurting his right elbow after Dimitrov was forced to quit in their round-of-16 matchup on Centre Court.

Although the 23-year-old Italian world No.1 lost the first two sets, 3-6, 5-7, he will advance to the last eight.

Dimitrov suddenly stopped playing after he injured his pectoral muscle in the third set despite getting medical attention.

The 34-year-old Bulgarian world No.21 complained of his hurting chest, which he held with his left hand.

My pec,” Diitrov told Sinner, who approached his opponent who sat on the grass while medical personnel attended to him.

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ITALIAN REFUSES TO CREDIT LATEST WIN, CALLS IT ‘UNFORTUNATE MOMENT’

The Italian refused to credit his latest win, calling it an “unfortunate moment” for Dimitrov.

Nonetheless, Sinner is moving on despite dropping a set in this tournament for the first time and questions lingering on his hurting right elbow.

He is scheduled to have an MRI exam on Tuesday to determine if he can proceed in his quarterfinal against American Ben Shelton.

I don’t take this win at all,” Sinner said after the match.

This is a very unfortunate moment to witness for all of us,” he added.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic lets out a roar in his round-of-16 Wimbledon match against Alex de Minaur on Monday. Sinner in Wimbledon last 8 as Dimitrov retires; Djokovic advances

DJOKOVIC HOLDS OFF DE MINAUR FOR 63RD MAJOR QUARTERFINAL, TO FACE COBOLLI NEXT

Djokovic held off Alex De Minaur, 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, to advance to his 63rd quarterfinal in a major.

As a result, the 38-year-old Serbian world No.5 avoided falling in his earliest Wimbledon exit since 2016 as he continued his quest for an eighth All England title.

Nevertheless, the 24-time Grand Slam champion won despite committing 16 unforced errors in the opening set alone.

A lot of challenging moments for me,” Djokovic said afterwards.

He added that it was a “big, big relief” to avoid playing a fifth set against the No.11 seed.

Djokovic is set to face Italian No.22 seed Flavio Cobolli, aa 6-4, 6-4, 6-7(4), 7-6(3) winner over Marin Cilic.

Russia's Mirra Andreeva glances at the ball before taking a shot in her Wimbledon round-of-16 match against USA's Emma Navarro on Monday. Sinner in Wimbledon last 8 as Dimitrov retires; Djokovic advances

ANDREEVA TAKES OUT NAVARRO, SETS SIGHTS ON BENCIC

Mirra Andreeva took out Emma Navarro, 6-2, 6-3, in a women’s singles fourth round match Monday.

Thus, the 18-year-old Russian world No.13 became the only one of 11 teenagers entered in the men’s and women’s main draws who’s left in the last eight.

On the other hand, she only realized she won after Navarro netted a forehand.

Her coach Conchita Martinez, was also seen celebrating on the sideline after the play.

Honestly, I just kept telling myself that I’m facing break points,” Andreeva said.

The teenager will next face Belinda Bencic, who is also set to play her first All-England quarterfinal.

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