Actress Eiza Gonzalez has shared support for boyfriend Grigor Dimitrov following his devastating injury retirement at Wimbledon yesterday.
The 35-year-old posted an emotional message to her eight million Instagram followers after the Bulgarian was forced to withdraw whilst leading world No1 Jannik Sinner 6-3, 7-5, 2-2.
"Love of my life. I couldn't be more proud of you. You are BEYOND outstanding," Gonzalez wrote. "This is just a moment that will pass and make you even stronger.
"But watching you today alongside the world was a reminder of who YOU are."
Grigor Dimitrov confirmed his romance stunning actress girlfriend Eiza Gonzalez in May this year
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She added: "You're a winner. We all saw it. And you'll do it again. I love you @grigordimitrov."
The 34-year-old tennis player had been dominating the match on Centre Court, winning the first two sets 6-3, 7-5 against the Italian top seed.
However, disaster struck when Dimitrov injured his right pectoral muscle after serving an ace to level at 2-2 in the third set.
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Eiza Gonzalez took to Instagram to show her support for her unfortunate boyfriend
The 19th seed immediately fell to his haunches in pain and, despite receiving treatment off court, returned only to concede the match.
The injury marked his fifth consecutive Grand Slam retirement, leaving him unable to properly shake the umpire's hand afterwards.
Dimitrov departed Centre Court in tears as the crowd watched in dismay, witnessing what many considered one of the most heartbreaking losses in Wimbledon history.
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Sinner expressed deep sympathy for his opponent following the match, saying: "I don't take this as a win at all.
"This is just a very unfortunate moment to witness for all of us."
"In the last Grand Slams he struggled with injuries and seeing him again with this injury is very tough," Sinner added. "We all saw this with his reaction how much he cares about the sport."
Dimitrov and Gonzalez made their relationship public in May when they attended the Red Sea Film Foundation's "Women in Cinema" Gala in France.
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Grigor Dimitrov with girlfriend Eiza Gonzalez at the Red Sea Film Foundation's "Women in Cinema" Gala in France
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Gonzalez confirmed their romance on Dimitrov's 34th birthday on May 16, sharing photographs on Instagram.
"Happiest bday to the man of my dreams. @grigordimitrov you're one of one," she wrote at the time. "You truly are my absolutely favorite human, and I can't believe I've been lucky enough to find you.
"You've restored so much in me I didn't think was possible."
Gonzalez had been supporting Dimitrov throughout Wimbledon, posting from her seat at the All England Club whilst wearing all white.
Gonzalez, who has appeared in films including Baby Driver and Godzilla vs Kong, had previously described the tennis star as "the kindest, most thoughtful, and caring man" in her birthday tribute to him in May.
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