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Grigor losses start in Atlanta, fuzzy match with Hewitt 20.07.2011

Grigor Dimitrov suffered a loss in his debut match at the ATP tournament 250 in Atlanta, which effectively marked the beginning of the season on hard courts in the United States. Dimitrov gave a 4:6, 4:6 to the representative of the host Radzhiyv Ram in fairly equal match.

The final outcome was decided by the impeccable kick the American, who lost for the entire match only 8 points in his service. Brutal kick Ram leaves no chance for a breakthrough Dimitrov.

Not so strongly when the situation seemed Bulgarians. Unfortunately Dimitrov crack once in both sets, which was enough for Ram, who reached success after 73 minutes play. For participation in the Atlanta Dimitrov did not win ranking points.

Radzhiyv Ram, who reached the main draw after qualifying, will face a second round against Lleyton Hewitt. Former world No 1 is told to start with another qualifier - Philip Simonds - 6:4, 6:4.