Failing to recover from injury in time, Dimitrov was forced to withdraw from the US Open<\/a>, missing his first Grand Slam in 14 years.<\/p>\n As the former world number three prepares to return to tennis in Shanghai, he has split with Jamie Delgado, his coach since 2022.<\/p>\n Taking to social media, Dimitrov<\/a> sent Delgado a message, wishing him the best.<\/p>\n Grigor Dimitrov wishes Jamie Delgado the best as he plans to \u2018start fresh\u2019 without him<\/p>\n Posting an update on Instagram<\/a> stories, Dimitrov had this to say about his now-former coach, Delgado.<\/p>\n \u201cAfter a few years and great achievements together, Jamie Delgado and I have decided to part ways amicably,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cI wish him the best in his future endeavours.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m excited to start fresh after this time I\u2019ve dedicated fully to my recovery.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m looking forward to coming back to play soon.\u201d<\/p>\n Under the guidance of Delgado, Dimitrov won his first title in seven years and qualified for his second and third Masters 1000 finals.<\/p>\n Grigor Dimitrov\u2019s ATP Finals w\/Jamie DelgadoFinalTierSurfaceOpponentResultScore2023 Geneva OpenATP 250ClayNicolas JarryLOSS6-7, 1-62023 Paris MastersMasters 1000Hard (Indoor)Novak DjokovicLOSS4-6, 3-62024 Brisbane InternationalATP 250HardHolger RuneWIN7-6, 6-42024 Open 13ATP 250Hard (Indoor)Ugo HumbertLOSS4-6, 3-62024 Miami OpenMasters 1000HardJannik SinnerLOSS3-6, 1-62024 Stockholm OpenATP 250Hard (Indoor)Tommy PaulLOSS4-6, 3-6Grigor Dimitrov\u2019s ATP Finals w\/Jamie Delgado<\/p>\n The Bulgarian also reached two Grand Slam quarterfinals, at the 2024 French Open<\/a> and US Open.<\/p>\n In his final match with Delgado as coach, Dimitrov was on the verge of one of the biggest upsets in Wimbledon<\/a> history, when he led the eventual champion Sinner, 6-3, 7-5, 2-2 on Centre Court.<\/p>\n Producing some of the best tennis of his career in that match, it comes as somewhat of a surprise to see Dimitrov move on from Delgado, with his return right around the corner\u2026<\/p>\n Grigor Dimitrov is scheduled to return at the Shanghai Masters<\/p>\n Announcing his split with Delgado, Dimitrov said he plans to return to tennis \u2018soon\u2019.<\/p>\n Dimitrov is still listed as an entrant to the Shanghai Masters<\/a> event, which begins on October 1, in China.<\/p>\n Assuming he doesn\u2019t withdraw, the Bulgarian will look to mark his return with an impressive performance in Shanghai.<\/p>\n After struggling in Shanghai during the first few years of his career, Dimitrov quickly found his footing at the penultimate Masters 1000 event of the season.<\/p>\n Grigor Dimitrov\u2019s last three Shanghai Masters performances2017 Shanghai Masters \u2013 Grigor Dimitrov lost in QF to Rafael Nadal2023 Shanghai Masters \u2013 Grigor Dimitrov lost in SF to Andrey Rublev2024 Shanghai Masters \u2013 Grigor Dimitrov lost in 4R to Jakub Mensik<\/p>\n Dimitrov narrowly missed out on a place in the final of the 2023 Shanghai Masters when he fell to Russia\u2019s Andrey Rublev<\/a> in two tight sets, 6-7 [7-9], 4-6.<\/p>\n He then lost in a deciding set to Czech youngster Jakub Mensik<\/a> in the fourth round 12 months ago.<\/p>\n Only time will tell if he can improve his 12-8 record at the Shanghai Masters in 2025, but it will certainly be worth tuning in for.<\/p>\n ![\"Grigor](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GettyImages-2223412733-1024x683.jpg\")
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