Ivan Ivanov Becomes Second Bulgarian to Ever Win Wimbledon Juniors Championships

Jerusalem, 14 July, 2025 (TPS-IL) -- (BTA) – Bulgarian tennis talent Ivan Ivanov became the second-ever representative of this country to win the Wimbledon Junior Championships. The 16-year-old delivered a flawless tournament without dropping a single set over six matches, as he lifted the trophy on Sunday after a 6-2 6-3 win over American Ronit Karki.

The only other Bulgarian to ever win the Grand Slam tournament is Grigor Dimitrov – the country’s greatest male tennis player won the competition in 2008. No other Bulgarian has even reached the final.

Ivanov landed in London as world No. 6 in the International Tennis Federation’s junior rankings. After a semifinal exit at Roland Garros, he now has his first Grand Slam trophy.

Another Bulgarian, Alexander Vasilev, also reached the semifinals but lost in three sets.