Grigor Dimitrov says Dan Evans' positive test for cocaine is 'sad for tennis'
"I just heard this, I had no clue. Any news like this, it's sad for tennis"
Saturday 24 June 2017 12:24, UK
Grigor Dimitrov declared Dan Evans' positive test for cocaine as "sad for tennis" after the Bulgarian reached the semi-finals at Queen's.
Dimitrov had just beaten Medvedev 6-3 3-6 6-3 in the last eight at the Aegon Championships when he was asked to reflect on the announcement made by Evans at a hotel less than one mile away.
Evans admitted he had failed a drugs test in April and the International Tennis Federation have handed the British No 3 a provisional suspension.
"I just heard this, I had no clue. Any news like this, it's sad for tennis," Dimitrov said.
"It is what it is, and there are circumstances to everything. As I said, it's sad to see. Whatever it is after that, I think it's to be determined."
Evans will now miss Wimbledon and could face a ban of up to four years, but that will be of little concern to Dimitrov, who is fast becoming a contender for the title at the All England Club.
Dimitrov, 26, is gaining momentum and will face Spain's Feliciano Lopez at Queen's for a place in Sunday's final.
"Feli is an extremely good grass court player. He knows his way around the court pretty well. Very experienced, as well," Dimitrov said.
"I'm in the semi-final of Queen's. I'm pretty positive, excited to get out there and perform again.
"It's been a while since I have felt that good on the court, so I'm just going to try to use that momentum, and whoever I play I'm going to focus entirely on my side of the court."
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