Bulgaria started strong in their Davis Cup tie against Denmark, as Grigor Dimitrov won his first match in the tournament in eleven years. After losing the first set, Dimitrov came back to defeat Elmer Moller with a score of 6-7, 6-3, 6-4, giving Bulgaria a 1-0 lead in Hillerod.
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Denmark trails 0-1 following the opening match. Moller fought hard, managing to claim the first set but ultimately fell to Dimitrov's determination and skill. The tie has garnered significant attention, especially with Holger Rune making his return after an 11-month injury hiatus. Moller was the first to compete against the former world-class player.
Dimitrov, who reached a career-high ranking of world number three, has faced challenges with injuries, and his current ranking is 128th. In the first set, both players showcased their one-handed backhands, but Moller took an early lead after breaking Dimitrov's serve, going up 3-1. However, Dimitrov quickly responded by breaking back.
The set went to a tie-break, where Moller seized the opportunity and won 7-2. In the second set, Dimitrov improved his game, breaking Moller to lead 4-2 and subsequently winning the set 6-3 without dropping a point.
In the third set, despite a strong start from Moller, Dimitrov maintained control with solid serving. After saving a break point at 1-1, Dimitrov broke Moller’s serve at a crucial moment when Moller hit a backhand into the net. Dimitrov then served out the match, granting Bulgaria the early advantage. Holger Rune is set to face Iliyan Radulov in the second match on Friday evening.