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Sharapova's support spurs boyfriend Dimitrov to win at Queens

June 11, 2013 13:29 IST

Maria Sharapova cheers on her boyfriend Gregor Dimitrov during his first round match against Dudi Sela at the AEGON Championships on Monday

Image: Maria Sharapova cheers on her boyfriend Gregor Dimitrov during his first round match against Dudi Sela at the AEGON Championships on Monday
Photographs: Jan Kruger/Getty Images

Russia Maria Sharapova was seen at her animated best when boyfriend Grigor Dimitov of Bulgaria took on Dudi Sela of Israel on day one of the AEGON Championships at Queens Club on Monday.

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Image: Maria Sharapova watches the match at the AEGON Championships on Monday
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It was a dramatic match that had Dimitrov face a few nervy moments. That tension was visible even on Sharapova’s face, who bit her nails as Dimitrov went down in the first set.

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Image: Maria Sharapova is a happy girl after boyfriend Grigor Dimitrov wins his first round match at the AEGON Championships on Monday
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However, Sharapova’s presence and encouragement spurred Dimitrov to a fight back, and he went on to script a 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (4) victory over Sela.

Dimitrov was a semifinalist at the tournament last year.

Last month, the World No 2 and Dimitrov were photographed cuddling and kissing at the Madrid Open.

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