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 | Grisha lost in an epic battle of 22 th in the world24-08-2011 |
Grigor Dimitrov gave in three sets over 22nd-ranked Alexander Dolgopolov in contested third round match of the tournament on hard courts in Winston-Salem. In the clash between Ukrainian talent prevailed, winning in the third set tiebreak. In the first part of a breakthrough Dolgopolov in the third game was enough to Ukrainian to win 6-4. The second set began uncomfortably for the first racket of Bulgaria, who allowed a breakthrough in the first game. But then, Grisha run wild and do not give any opponent's game - 6-1. In the third set either of the two players is not a mistake at the time and so it was tiebreak. 20-year-old missed a machbol Dimitrov and eventually succumb to 7-9 before two years older than him Dolgopolov. To participate in this stage Bulgarians work 8410 dollars in prize money and 20 ranking points.