His opening victory validated his rehabilitation process.
"To come back 12 months later and get a win means a lot to me, truly a lot.
I care deeply about this sport and about coming back to play at the highest level and compete again," he stated.
The atmosphere intensified his satisfaction. "I'm craving moments like this, especially in such an iconic place.
It all adds up, and it was just a great day for me. I couldn't be happier," he said.
Overwhelming Emotions
In the second round against Mensik, Dimitrov paused his post-match on-court interview on Court 1, struggling to contain tears as the crowd showed support.
"More emotions," he said, according to Express. co.
uk.
"I honestly don't have much to say other than I'm so happy to be back and just play tennis in front of you guys.
That's it. It's for me just...
I'm very emotional and overwhelmed a bit at the moment. I'll collect myself here," he told the interviewer.
After composing himself, Dimitrov expressed gratitude. "It's just a great match today.
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All I wanted to do was come out and fight. That was my goal.
I didn't think about winning or losing. I didn't even think about my body to that extent.
You guys helped a lot. The atmosphere was spectacular as always.
I feel so loved. So supported.
Every time coming to Wimbledon is extra special to me. I want you guys to know that," he said.
