Grigor Dimitrov Continues To Show His Support For GF Maria Sharapova In Beijing, Inks Huge Rolex Deal
Grigor Dimitrov is giving Maria Sharapova every reason to believe that he's the one. The Bulgarian athlete reportedly continues to show up on Sharapova's matches at the 2014 China Open in Beijing. Dimitrov, who also plays in the tournament, makes sure that he watches her game when he has time.
According to Bulgarian news outlet Standart News, Dimitrov has watched Sharapova's early round matches in Beijing. He was at the stands when Sharapova defeated Estonian Kaia Kanepi, 6-4, 6-1, in the first round match that lasted for one and a half hour.
Dimitrov was also in attendance during Sharapova's second round match against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine. Sharapova also won the contest in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2.
Sharapova and Dimitrov have both made it into the quarterfinals in the 2014 China Open. Sharapova will play against fellow compatriot Svetlana Kuznetsova in the quarterfinals. Dimitrov, on the other hand, will face top-ranked Serbian Novak Djokovic. The couple's quarterfinals' matches are scheduled to take place on Oct. 30.
Meanwhile, Dimitrov has reportedly inked a multi-million dear with Rolex. Daniel Kaplan of Sports Business Daily reported that the luxury watch manufacturer will make the official announcement sometime next week. Dimitrov also will not have to wear the watch on court during his matches.
Rolex will announce next week it has inked grigor dimitrov to a five year multi mil endorsement deal. Does not have 2 wear watch oncourt
— daniel kaplan (@dkaplanSBJ) October 1, 2014
It has been revealed that Dimitrov will get as much as $2.5 million for his deal with Rolex, which will run for five years. Other watch manufacturers including Tag Heuer and Rado have also tried to sign the most successful Bulgarian tennis athlete. Dimitrov also endorses Nike and Wilson.
In May, Sports Pro Media ranked Dimitrov as the fifth most marketable athletes of 2014. He was behind Cristiano Ronaldo (fourth), Robert Griffin III (third), Virat Kohli (2nd) and Lewis Hamilton (first) on the list. "Young, talented, good-looking and in a globally popular sport looking for a new star to shine long-term, Grigor Dimitrov boasts all the ingredients to become a brand marketer's dream," Sports Pro Media wrote.
Dimitrov is the most successful Bulgarian male tennis athlete. He is the only athlete from Bulgaria to have reached the top 10 of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) world rankings. He is 41-13 in the current season.
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