Grigor Dimitrov Faces Rising Star Ethan Quinn in French Open Opener

PARIS, France — World No. 16 Grigor Dimitrov is set to begin his campaign at the 2025 French Open with a first-round match against American Ethan Quinn on Tuesday. Dimitrov, who reached the quarterfinals at Roland Garros last year, hopes to improve upon his previous performance and pursue Grand Slam success.

Quinn, who has impressed in the qualifiers, is looking to make a splash in his first tour-level main draw match on clay. He recently boasted victories over players like Lajal, Tomic, and Tirante during the qualifying rounds.

Dimitrov, however, has been struggling with injuries and inconsistent performance this season. He pulled out of the opening round at the Australian Open and suffered a retirement during the Brisbane International final, where he was defending champion. Despite these setbacks, he made it to the semifinals of the Miami Open and the quarterfinals in Monte Carlo earlier this season.

The Bulgarian veteran has a 14-9 record this year, with 5-3 on clay. To secure a spot in the semifinals again, he will need to overcome both his injury concerns and the young talent of Quinn.

Quinn’s recent performance highlights his potential, especially after pushing top player Carlos Alcaraz to a tiebreaker in Barcelona. He carries a three-match winning streak into this matchup, but his lack of experience at this level could pose challenges against the seasoned Dimitrov.

As these two players prepare to meet for the first time, Dimitrov is seen as the favorite due to his extensive experience in Grand Slam tournaments. However, Quinn’s surprising abilities could turn the tide if Dimitrov shows any signs of physical vulnerability.

The match is slated to start at 8:15 PM AEST, setting the stage for what could be a thrilling encounter on the red clay of Roland Garros.