Grigor Dimitrov may get butterflies in his stomach on the eve of his third-round clash with Rafal Nadal at the Monte Carlo Masters. Conversely, the Bulgarian preferred to roam around the Monte Carlo country club in a quest to ease down on all the pre-match anxiety and pressure.
In a youtube video shared on the ATP tour channel, world number 17 takes the viewers around to the Monte Carlo country club’s scenic beauty. As the video proceeds, Dimitrov talks about the picture-perfect dining rooms, tennis courts, and other spots around the club.
As per Dimitrov, the place is close to his heart and he feels fortunate to live out here. Besides, he feels lucky to be practicing and performing amid the pandemic circumstances across the globe. Dimitrov further takes the viewers around to the practice session of players like Hubert Hurkacz, Nadal, and so on.
During his conversation with Hurkacz, the Bulgarian can be seen discussing the former’s experience and observations about the court. While replying to the same discussion, the polish player seems content and satisfied with the surroundings.
Grigor Dimitrov set to take Nadal in a third-round clash at Monte Carlo Masters
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No matter how fascinated Dimitrov feels by the beauty of Monte Carlo country club, he got a tough job in hand this Thursday. The Bulgarian is taking on World number 3, Rafal Nadal in a third-round match at Monte Carlo Masters.
Monte Carlo is home to Dimitrov and this surely gives him an upper hand over the Spaniard. Nadal, on the other side, is often been deemed as the ‘undisputed king of the clay courts. Regardless of which player comes out as a winner, tennis fans are surely up for a juicy contest.
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