"I don't think we should be talking about that"- When Grigor Dimitrov denied comment on feud between then-girlfriend Maria Sharapova & Serena Williams

By Pritha Ghosh

Modified Dec 20, 2024 03:53 GMT

Grigor Dimitrov Maria Sharapova Serena Williams — Maria Sharapova (L), Serena Williams and Grigor Dimitrov (Inset) | Image Source: Getty

Grigor Dimitrov once declined to comment on his ex-girlfriend Maria Sharapova's feud with Serena Williams. Interestingly, Dimitrov shares a strong bond with Williams to this day and often enjoys her support during his matches.

Back in the day, Sharapova and Dimitrov were one of tennis' power couples. They made their relationship public during the 2013 Madrid Open. However, their romance didn't last, and they broke up in July 2015.

During the 2013 Wimbledon Championships, after Dimitrov's second-round loss to Grega Zemlja, he was asked about Williams' controversial remarks about Sharapova. The American had seemingly referenced the Bulgarian when she criticized Sharapova, stating that if the Russian wanted to date someone with a "black heart," she was free to do so.

"You guys tell me what kind of heart I have. I don't think we should talk about that," Grigor Dimitrov told the media.

"I am here to talk about the slippery courts, how many injuries we had, pull-outs. I don't think we should be talking about that. I think that's in the past and that's getting old," he added.

About the author

Pritha is one of the driving forces behind Sportskeeda's tennis & baseball coverage, serving as an assistant content manager and editor. What began as a casual escape from her tiring biotechnology degree course in early 2022 has blossomed into a passion she loves, cherishes, and breathes every day.

Pritha’s love for the sport was spawned by her dad who showed her clips of "GOAT" Steffi Graf’s matches. Despite a thwarted dream of playing professionally due to injury, she finds solace in reporting the sport, while also mentoring other writers to ensure every article is error-free and top-notch. She double checks credible sources, such as the tournament/player handles and big tennis media outlets, and gives proper credit where required.

Pritha's journey at Sportskeeda is marked by nearly 2000 articles and close to 12 million views, with the "dream-come-true" moment of having her article shared by Chris Evert serving as a highlight of her career. A lifelong Wimbledon fan, Pritha also adores Rafael Nadal, Elena Rybakina, and Naomi Osaka.

When she's not seeking unique angles to elevate tennis coverage at Sportskeeda, she loves to channel her inner astrophysics "nerd" by exploring new sci-fi series and movies. A big Lionel Messi, Lewis Hamilton, and Randy Orton fan, she is always ready to engage in sports conversations anytime, anywhere, albeit not without a cup of coffee.

Know More

Is Serena Williams a Jehovah's Witness? Why American legend doesn't celebrate birthdays or Christmas

Edited by Pritha Ghosh