Grigor Dimitrov Defeats David Goffin, Reaches US Open 4th Round

Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov advanced to the US Open fourth round. Photo by EPA/BGNES.

Number seven seed, Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov held off a strong challenge from David Goffin to reach the fourth round of the US Open, Sunday.

After losing the first set with 0-6, the 23-year-old Dimitrov managed to hit back immediately using an array of powerful groundstrokes to hit 11 winners and earn a crucial break that allowed him to serve out the set 6-3.

Dimitrov used his experience to claim the third set as both players made several mistakes, but the Bulgarian managed to secure a 6-4 win.

The number seven seed broke the Belgian three times in the fourth set and booked his place in the last 16 of the competition.

Dimitrov will now face Gael Monfils in round four at Flushing Meadows.

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