The ATP has been awarding its awards for the 2024 season since the start of the week. The French Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard had the honor of being the most beautiful progression of the year, Jakub Mensikthe revelation, Michael Russellbest coach or even Matteo Berrettinibest comeback on the circuit. Friday, it was the turn of Grigor Dimitrov to receive a prize: that of sportsmanship.
Video – Grigor Dimitrov after his quarter-final at the US Open
No double for Carlos Alcaraz
“I'm very grateful to all my fans, and all the players, everyone who has supported me throughout this time. I feel very lucky. I thank you all for this great award and I will make sure to continue to move forward and strive to be the best” shared the player with the most sporty attitude on the court, according to his colleagues.
Long won by Roger Federer13 times from 2004 to 2017, then Rafael Nadal5 times from 2010 to 2021, the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Prize has changed hands every year for the past three years. After Casper Ruud et Carlos Alcarazthe Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov was rewarded. The Norwegian and the Spaniard were also named again, as was the newly retired Dominic Thiem.
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