Grigor Dimitrov has 'nothing but love and respect' for ex-girlfriend Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova's tennis career finally came to a halt after former World .1 anunced her retirement from tennis last month. 32-year-old h created history by winning Wimbledon in 2004 at tender of just 17. She h hinted about retirement after her exit from this year's Australian Open. While whole tennis world paid tribute to Russian tennis star, her former boyfriend Grigor Dimitrov says he has thing but love and respect for Maria Sharapova.

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Maria Sharapova boyfriends: Grigor Dimitrov relationship with Sharapova

Grigor Dimitrov's relationship with Maria Sharapova h gone public during 2013 Mrid Open. However, ir relationship could only last until 2015. ex-couple were in a relationship for a few years ago before going ir separate ways. Speaking about Maria Sharapova retirement post his second-round win in Mexican Open, Grigor Dimitrov said that re’s so much he can say, though it’s t place for him to say much. He said that Maria Sharapova is who she is and he has thing but love and respect for that person. He also ded that y both are great friends and ding furr praise on Russian. He said that whatever Maria Sharapova takes up, she’s going to do it at her best. 

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Maria Sharapova retirements: Here's how her career looks like

Maria Sharapova has been plagued by injuries, all way back to 2008 when she underwent surgery on her shoulder. While she did make a return to sport after a 15-month doping ban, Maria Sharapova only mand to reach one major quarter-final since her return, which, quite possibly, could have led to her calling time on her career.  Her last professional match was at Australian Open where she lost to Croatia's Donna Vekic in first round. Russian is also set to appear as a Guest Shark on American television show Shark Tank this week. 

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Maria Sharapova boyfriends: Grigor Dimitrov loses to Rafael Nal at Acapulco Open

Recently seventh-seeded Grigor Dimitrov lost to eventual champion Rafael Nal in semi-final of Acapulco Open. Bulgarian lost match 3-6, 2-6. Earlier in tournament, Dimitrov h saved two match points to defeat Frenchman rian Mannari in second round. He n snapped a five-match losing streak against third-seeded Swiss Stan Wawrinka in quarter-finals.

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