Jamie Murray questions decision made by Wimbledon organisers during Grigor Dimitrov’s match vs Jakub Mensik

Dimitrov received a wildcard for this year’s Championships following the heartbreaking end to his campaign at the 2025 edition of Wimbledon.

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In the fourth round last season, the Bulgarian was two sets up against eventual champion Jannik Sinner, but could not continue after suffering a pectoral injury in the third.

His setback in the match with Sinner on Centre Court came after a 10-minute break to allow the roof to be closed due to fading light, which happened again to Dimitrov in his clash with Mensik.

Jamie Murray reacts to the roof being closed on Court 1

After Dimitrov took the third set against the Czech star, the decision was made to close the roof on Court 1.

Dimitrov, clearly frustrated by the decision, argued with the umpire as to why they could not just close the roof while they were playing to avoid the 10-minute break.

Speaking on the BBC’s coverage of Wimbledon, former doubles Grand Slam champion Jamie Murray said: “I don’t know how I feel about it.

“At the end of the day it’s an outdoor tournament. Part of me feels like they should wait until it’s too dark to play and not close it 1783072605.

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“I understand they want to do it at the end of a set when things are even but they could be playing outside now, there’s no reason that roof should be closed.

“It does play different. It’s clear for Mensik with his big game and so serve-dominant, with no wind and no light issues, he can just go after his shots and make it tougher for Grigor.”

Grigor Dimitrov’s third-round opponent at Wimbledon

Dimitrov will face another difficult assignment in the third round when he takes on former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini.

Berrettini, who fell in the 2021 final to Novak Djokovic, has enjoyed a strong start to his campaign this year, beating Stan Wawrinka and 20th seed Arthur Fils.

Dimitrov and Berrettini have played just twice before, with both of their clashes coming during the 2019 season.

The Italian lost in their bout at the Monte-Carlo Masters that year, but earned revenge in Vienna later on in the season.

Berrettini and Dimitrov will now do battle for the first time at a Grand Slam and the first time on grass, as they bid to reach the fourth round at the All England Club.