Although Grigor Dimitrov lost his last match of the qualifications of the ATP Challenger in Nottingham he entered the main draw as lucky loser replacing Giovanni Lapenti who withdrew.

Grigor Dimitrov won his first round match of the main draw vs the Canadian Frank Dancevic, ATP Rank 108, Seed 3 of the main draw. Grigor needed 3 sets to win -6-4 4-6 6-3and to pass to second round. This way he gained 5 ranking points and 730 EUR of the prize money.

On Thursday Grigor Dimitrov plays Alex Bogdanovic of Great Britain, ATP Rank 196.