LONDON — It would be fair to say that 2015 has not worked out as planned for Grigor Dimitrov, but that has just made the Bulgarian more determined to prove his doubters wrong.
While he moved seamlessly into the third round at Wimbledon on Wednesday with a 7-6(8) 6-2 7-6(2) win over American Steve Johnson, his failure to build on the successes of 2014 mean few are tipping him to match his run to the semi-finals last year.
The man, whose fluent backhand and effortless movement have earned him the 'Baby Federer' moniker, ruffled feathers at the All England Club 12 months ago when he sent 2013 champion Andy Murray packing.