25 October 2025
After several months away from competition, Grigor Dimitrov makes his long-awaited return to the ATP Tour at the 2025 Rolex Paris Masters. The Bulgarian star was sidelined since his mid-match retirement at Wimbledon due to a pectoral injury — a setback that interrupted one of his strongest seasons in recent years. Now fully recovered and back in form, Dimitrov returns to Paris — a city that has often brought out his best tennis.
In the opening round, Dimitrov faces Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, one of France’s rising talents, who enters the tournament directly on merit thanks to his strong ATP ranking and powerful indoor game. A win would set up a second-round clash likely against Jaume Munar, with a possible third-round meeting versus Daniil Medvedev, the No. 11 seed. It’s a challenging but balanced draw — ideal for testing Dimitrov’s rhythm after his layoff.
The Paris Masters has been a successful stage for Dimitrov in recent seasons. He reached the final in 2023, defeating top players like Medvedev and Tsitsipas before falling to Novak Djokovic, and followed that up with another deep run in 2024. Returning now, he’ll aim to rediscover that level and close the season on a high note.
For Bulgarian fans, Dimitrov’s comeback symbolizes resilience and passion. His elegant shot-making and strategic brilliance are once again on display, and Paris offers the perfect setting for the former champion to reignite his momentum on the big stage.
In the opening round, Dimitrov faces Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, one of France’s rising talents, who enters the tournament directly on merit thanks to his strong ATP ranking and powerful indoor game. A win would set up a second-round clash likely against Jaume Munar, with a possible third-round meeting versus Daniil Medvedev, the No. 11 seed. It’s a challenging but balanced draw — ideal for testing Dimitrov’s rhythm after his layoff.
The Paris Masters has been a successful stage for Dimitrov in recent seasons. He reached the final in 2023, defeating top players like Medvedev and Tsitsipas before falling to Novak Djokovic, and followed that up with another deep run in 2024. Returning now, he’ll aim to rediscover that level and close the season on a high note.
For Bulgarian fans, Dimitrov’s comeback symbolizes resilience and passion. His elegant shot-making and strategic brilliance are once again on display, and Paris offers the perfect setting for the former champion to reignite his momentum on the big stage.
