Grigor Dimitrov Splits With Longtime Sponsor Nike, Switches To Lacoste

Grigor Dimitrov has switched from Nike to Lacoste, joining top stars such as Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev who wear the brand.

The move comes as a surprise as Dimitrov has been with Nike for a long time. Nike has been dropping many tennis players as it looks to reduce its exposure to tennis in order to focus on other profitable lines.

Grigor Dimitrov is one of the most marketable athletes on the tour due to his good looks. Though he has not won a grand slam title and comes from a small country, his model-like looks have brought him many sponsors and millions of dollars.

He reached his peak ranking of world number 3 in 2017. He has reached three grand slam singles semifinals in his career and has earned over $20 million in prize money.

Often called Baby Fed for his resemblance to Roger Federer’s style of play, Dimitrov has failed to achieve the level of success many expected him to.

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Garbine Muguruza Announces Engagement to Arthur Borges

Garbine Muguruza announced her engagement to her boyfriend Arthur Borges. They plan to get married in the summer of 2024. Borges is half Spanish and half Finnish. Murgurza is Spanish-Venezeulan but represents Spain in tennis.

According to an article in Hola, Mugurusa said,

We would like it to be next year, in summer, near the beach and in Spain, because it is the place that unites us the most.

Muguruza has won two grand slam titles in her career. She has been dating Borges for two years. Borges was previously married to Finnish skater Kiira Korpi.

Garbine Muguruza was dating Swiss tennis star Stan Wawrinka before dating Borges. She is currently taking a break from tennis to spend time with her family and friends. She expects to miss the clay court and grass court season in 2023.

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