# Dimitrov 2026 comeback: Los Cabos withdrawal, Cincinnati > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/grigor-dimitrov-atp-250-comeback > Updated: 2026-08-13T06:27:46.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 4. After a season-ending injury in 2025, Bulgarian player Grigor Dimitrov began his 2026 comeback in July. He entered the Båstad ATP 250 tournament on a wildcard, defeating qualifier Dalibor Svrcina 7-6(5), 1-6, 6-4 to earn 25 ranking points. This victory set up a second-round match against fifth seed Nuno Borges and secured him a wildcard for the Cincinnati Masters. Dimitrov was subsequently granted a wildcard for the Los Cabos ATP 250 (27 July–1 August). He was scheduled to open the draw against 17-year-old French wildcard Moyse Kuaeme; however, medical examinations revealed bursitis in his leg. The inflammation forced him to withdraw from the event, causing him to miss scheduled training sessions and his opening match. Following the withdrawal, Dimitrov traveled to the United States to compete in the Cincinnati Masters 1000 (13–23 August). On August 14, in his first-round match against unseeded Argentinian Sebastian Baez, Dimitrov won the first set 6-1. However, Baez staged a comeback to win the match 1-6, 6-3, 6-4. Reports indicated that Dimitrov, a former Cincinnati champion and the 2025 US Open defending champion, appeared to struggle with “physical fatigue and energy levels” during the latter stages of the match, losing the final five games. Currently ranked approximately 137, Dimitrov’s performance in Cincinnati remains a critical but challenging step in his effort to regain top-100 status and prepare for the US Open. ## Claims - Grigor Dimitrov withdrew from the ATP 250 tournament in Los Cabos, Mexico. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Medical examinations diagnosed bursitis in Dimitrov's leg as the reason for his withdrawal. (corroborated by 3 sources) - He will compete in the Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati, Ohio, from 13 to 23 August 2026, receiving a wildcard entry. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Dimitrov is the former world No. 3 tennis player. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Dimitrov missed two training sessions before his scheduled match due to leg pain. (corroborated by 2 sources) - He was scheduled to play 17‑year‑old French player Mous Koue in the first round. (corroborated by 2 sources) - After the withdrawal, Dimitrov travelled to the United States. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Dimitrov won the Cincinnati Masters in 2017, beating Nick Kyrgios 6‑3, 7‑5. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: Sebastian Baez defeats Grigor Dimitrov at Cincinnati Open Sebastian Baez defeated Grigor Dimitrov 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Cincinnati Open, advancing to face Learner Tien. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grigor-dimitrov-to-compete-in-cincinnati-masters ### 2026-07-28: Grigor Dimitrov Withdraws from Los Cabos ATP 250 Event, Heads to Cincinnati Masters Grigor Dimitrov withdrew from the Los Cabos ATP 250 due to bursitis, traveled to the US and will play the Cincinnati Masters with a wildcard, aiming for the US Open. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grigor-dimitrov-withdraws-from-los-cabos-atp-250-event-heads-to-cincinnati-masters ### 2026-07-26: Grigor Dimitrov to open Los Cabos ATP 250 against 17‑year‑old French wildcard Moyse Kuaeme Bulgarian No. 1 Grigor Dimitrov (rank 142) opens the Los Cabos ATP 250 with a wildcard against 17‑year‑old French Moyse Kuaeme (rank 212); the winner meets Corentin Moutet or Jensen Brooksby in round two. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grigor-dimitrov-to-open-los-cabos-atp-250-against-17yearold-french-wildcard-moyse-kuaeme ### 2026-07-13: Grigor Dimitrov wins opening match at Bostad ATP 250 and eyes next round Grigor Dimitrov, ranked 146, won his Båstad ATP 250 opening match 7‑6(5), 1‑6, 6‑4 and will face 5th seed Nuno Borges next, while also holding a wild‑card for the Cincinnati Masters. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grigor-dimitrov-opens-bstad-atp-250-against-czech-rookie-dalibr-svrcina --- Cite as: Dimitrov 2026 comeback: Los Cabos withdrawal, Cincinnati. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/grigor-dimitrov-atp-250-comeback