Grigor Dimitrov Takes On ATP’s Quickfire Interview Questions
Bulgaria's most successful tennis player Grigor Dimitrov recently answered Association of Tennis Professionals, or ATP's, quickfire interview questions. From who he would bring to his last meal on earth to other crazy quickfire questions, Dimitrov gave the best answer that he could.
ATP: It's your last meal on earth, what would you eat?
Dimitrov: Steak.
ATP: Who would you bring to the meal?
Dimitrov: Maria.
Dimitrov: Favorite thing to do in your time-off?
Dimitrov: Consider how much we are travelling, being home makes me happy. I'm a pretty domestic guy, I think.
ATP: Favourite sporting event you've been to?
Dimitrov: NBA game.
ATP: Is there a match that means more to you than others?
Dimitrov: The final of my first tournament that I won, against David Ferrer. That one means more that a lot to me at the stage, considering I came out from five first round losses, to me, it was a big step.
ATP: Profession you would choose if you were not a tennis player?
Dimitrov: Something that has to do with extreme sports, anything.
Dimitrov had an impressive run in the 2014 season. He began the season ranked 23rd and achieved his career-high singles ranking as World number eight on Aug. 3. It was after Dimitrov made it in the semifinals of the Wimbledon Championships where he faced ensuing winner Novak Djokovic - the first time that he reached the semifinal of a Grand Slam tournament.
Dimitrov has also won three titles in different surfaces. He won the title in Acapulco, which is held in hard court, in February. Dimitrov defeated Kevin Anderson of South Africa 7-6 (1), 3-6, 7-6 (5). He earned his second title in the clay court tournament in Bucharest after beating Czech Lukas Rosol, 7-6(2), 6-1, in the finale. The third title that Dimitrov won was at the Queen's Club grass court championships in London where he defeated Spaniard Feliciano Lopez in a thrilling final match, 6-7 (8), 7-6 (1), 7-6 (6).
Dimitrov's Queen's club title is his fourth overall career title. He won his first title in Barcelona in 2008.
Dimitrov will kick start his 2015 season at the 2015 Brisbane International. Then, he will take part in the first Grand Slam tournament in 2015 at the Australian Open.