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Grigor Dimitrov scores his 400th victory in professional tennis

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Grigor Dimitrov now has 400 victories at the ATP level in his career, after winning 6:3, 6:4 over world number 70 Juan Pablo Varillas from Peru. The Bulgarian tennis player qualified for the quarter-finals of the ATP 250 category tournament in the Chinese city of Chengdu, where the Australian Christopher O'Connell awaits him.


"I almost had tears in my eyes. I feel humbled. After so many years in the tour, it is always special to record such an achievement", said Grigor Dimitrov on the occasion of his 400th victory. 

Grigor Dimitrov received an award from the organizers for his achievement in professional tennis.



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