Grigor Dimitrov suffered a partially torn pectoral muscle during his fourth-round match against Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon.
What happened?
Dimitrov was forced to retire from the match, sending shockwaves throughout the tennis community.
The injury occurred after Dimitrov went up two sets against the World No. 1.
Reaction from the tennis community
The tennis community has rallied around Dimitrov, with players like Diego Schwartzman and Márton Fucsovics wishing him a speedy recovery.
Sabine Lisicki and Karen Khachanov also sent Dimitrov heartfelt messages, along with Olympic Skier Lindsey Vonn and celebrity Eva Longoria.
Road to recovery
Dimitrov has begun his road to recovery, with the hope of returning to the court in time for the US Open, which starts on August 24.
He will miss several tournaments, including the ATP 500 Mudabala Citi DC Open and two Masters 1000 tournaments.
Dimitrov will avoid surgery and focus on rehab to get back to 100% in time for the final Grand Slam of the year.
The Bulgarian star has thanked his fans for their overwhelming support, saying it has genuinely lifted him through these hard times.
Looking ahead to the US Open
As Dimitrov begins his recovery, he will be looking to get back to full fitness in time for the US Open.
The tournament is set to start on August 24, and Dimitrov will be hoping to make a strong return to the court.
With the support of his fans and the tennis community, Dimitrov is determined to make a speedy recovery and get back to competing at the highest level.