Successful start for Grigor in Charlottesville Challenger

In the first round of the singles main draw of the 50'000 USD ATP Challenger in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA, GrigorDimitrovdefeated ATP Rank 172 Michael Yani (USA) in three sets 7-5 1-6 7-6(3). This way Grigor stopped the series of first match losses of the last 2 tournaments. Dimitrov gains 6 points and 860 USD of the prize money.

The opponent of Grigor Dimitrov in the second round will be decided on Tuesday between the Americans Seed 1 Michael Russell and Michael McClune.

On Tuesday at 4pm local time (10pm CET) Grigor Dimitrov and Filip Prpic (Sweden) will start in the first round of the doubles tournament against Kevin Kim (USA) and Cecil Mamiit (Philippines).