In 2023, Grigor Dimitrov has maintained a consistent season marked by strong performances and impressive results, with 18 losses, including eight to top-10 players. Notably, he’s pushed top-ranked opponents hard, evident in close matches against eventual champions Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner in Chengdu and Beijing. Despite struggling against top-tier players, Dimitrov’s 2023 season reveals increased confidence and consistency reminiscent of his career-best 2017. With 34 victories this year, he’s re-entered the top 20 rankings. Dimitrov has a strong history at the Shanghai Masters, reaching the quarterfinals in 2017, even taking a set off Rafael Nadal.
During his Shanghai Masters debut, Aleksandar Vukic secured a convincing straight-set victory against Roberto Carballes Baena, known for his clay-court prowess. In the 2023 season, Vukic boasts a record of 48 wins and 30 losses, and he’s on the cusp of achieving a career-first milestone, with only two more wins needed to reach the 50-win mark. Vukic, at 27 years old, enjoyed the peak of his career just a few months ago during the US Open series. A standout moment came at the Masters event in Toronto, where he entered as a lucky loser but made a remarkable run to the round of 16, showcasing his potential and versatility on different surfaces.
Match facts
| Grigor Dimitrov vs Aleksandar Vukic | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | October 8, 2023 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Tournament | Shanghai Masters |
| Stage | Round of 64 |
| Time (India) | 10:30 am |
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Form Guide
Grigor Dimitrov
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Jannik Sinner | 4-6, 6-3, 2-6 (L) |
| Holger Rune | 6-3, 7-5 (W) |
| Mackenzie McDonalds | 2-6, 7-6, 6-1 (W) |
| Alexander Zverev | 3-6, 6-7 (L) |
| Christopher O’Connell | 6-4, 6-1 (W) |
Aleksandar Vukic
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Roberto Carballes Baena | 6-4, 7-6 (W) |
| Matteo Arnaldi | 3-6, 2-6 (L) |
| Brandon Nakashima | 6-4, 6-4 (W) |
| Taro Daniel | 6-4, 4-6, 2-6 (L) |
| Alexander Zverev | 4-6, 4-6, 4-6 (L) |
Head to head
In their head-to-head encounters, Grigor Dimitrov currently holds a 1-0 advantage, having defeated his opponent with a score of 6-3, 6-4 at the Queen’s Club in 2023. While Dimitrov’s performance can sometimes be unpredictable, his track record in matches where he is the favored player this year indicates that he is likely to come through with a win in this upcoming matchup as well.
Grigor Dimitrov vs Aleksandar Vukic date
The round of 64 match of Shanghai Masters 2023 between Grigor Dimitrov and Aleksandar Vukic will take place on October 8.
Broadcasters
| Country | Channel |
|---|---|
| Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia | IKO SportKlub |
| Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan | Setanta Sports |
| Australia | beIN |
| Austria | Tennis Channel |
| Belarus | Setanta |
| Belgium | Telenet |
| Canada | TVA Sports, DAZN, TSN |
| Caribbean | SportsMax |
| Central & South America | ESPN |
| Chinese Taipei | Sportcast |
| Czech Republic | O2 TV |
| Denmark | TV2 |
| Estonia | Setanta / Telia |
| Finland | C More, MTV 3 |
| France & French Overseas Territories | beIN |
| Germany | Tennis Channel |
| Greece & Cyprus | Nova Sports |
| Hong Kong | Now TV |
| Hungary | Network4 |
| Indonesia | Emtek |
| Israel | Charlton |
| Italy, San Marino & Vatican City | Super Tennis |
| Japan | DAZN |
| Kosovo | Kujtesa |
| Latvia | Setanta |
| Lithuania | Setanta |
| Malaysia & Brunei | Astro |
| Monaco | beIN |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Sport / Tennis Channel |
| New Zealand | Spark |
| Philippines | TAP DMV |
| Poland | Canal + |
| Portugal | Eleven Sports |
| Puerto Rico | Tennis Channel |
| Romania | DIGI Sport |
| Singapore | StarHub |
| Slovakia | RTVS |
| Spain | DAZN, TVE, TV3 |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport |
| Sweden | C More, TV4 |
| Switzerland | Tennis Channel / SRG |
| Thailand | Truevision |
| Turkey | beIN |
| Ukraine | Setanta |
| UK & Ireland | Prime Video |
| USA & its territories | Tennis Channel |
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