**Grigor Dimitrov Secures Place in US Open Main Draw**
*New York, 27 August 2026* – Bulgarian tennis player Grigor Dimitrov will compete in the main draw of the 2026 US Open after advancing through the tournament’s qualifying rounds.
The advancement came after Finnish player Otto Virtanen withdrew from his decisive qualifying match in New York because of an injury. With Virtanen’s withdrawal, Dimitrov earned a direct entry into the main draw.
The news was reported by *Vesta Bulgaria* on 27 August 2026, with the article edited by Vяра Димова.
No further details about Dimitrov’s opponent in the qualifying round or his upcoming schedule at the US Open were provided in the source.
Article source: bulgaria-weekly.com | Image credit: Bgonair
