Grigor Dimitrov’s Ongoing Quest to Find His Own Identity as a Tennis Star

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Published: February 24, 2015

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Grigor Dimitrov shed the "Baby Fed" nickname only to now be commonly referred to as Maria Sharapova's boyfriend.

Dimitrov is in Acapulco to defend his Abierto Mexicano Telcel title. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray headline the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.

Off the court, Dimitrov, 23, is the young accessory often found on the arm of the soon-to-be 28-year-old Sharapova. Even as defending champion and a world away from most of the ATP Tour establishment, Dimitrov competes with Sharapova for headlines.

Affectionately known as "Grisha" by his fans, Dimitrov has yet to establish an on-court identity. 

Unlike fellow young stars Kei Nishikori, Milos Raonic and even Nick Kyrgios, Dimitrov has yet to find his game.



Ranked No. 10, Dimitrov clearly has talent and weapons. What he lacks is a signature style all his own. Dimitrov began his career touted as a carbon copy of Federer. Dimitrov moved like Federer and even plays with an old-school one-handed backhand. 

But you can't replicate someone's spirit, who they are. That's something that develops at the core and permeates all aspects of the game. 

Take the methodical Raonic: the stoic assassin. The Canadian is going to give you big, booming and boring. Raonic strides in his old-dude's New Balance attire with a plan in hand. He's going to smack the fuzz off the balls until you can stop him. 

There's no secret or hidden agenda. Sure, Raonic works on all aspects of his game. But he knows who he is. You can see it in his walk and how he manages matches. 

Likewise, Nishikori has developed a distinctive style. Nishikori struts instead of strides. He knows he's faster and quicker than you. He's going to take the ball early and run you into submission. He'll frustrate you by making plays on what you swore was a winner. Raonic whacks you away, and Nishi...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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