Grigor Dimitrov reached the 2024 US Open quarterfinals after a thrilling five-set win over Andrey Rublev — with Serena Williams cheering him on from the crowd. 👀🔥The Bulgarian star later joked that the six-time US Open champion gave him a little extra help before the match!.

Grigor Dimitrov clinched a thrilling five-set victory over Andrey Rublev at Arthur Ashe Stadium to reach the 2024 US Open quarterfinals — backed by star support in the stands. 👀✨His close friend Serena Williams and global icon Alicia Keys were there cheering him on, making it a truly unforgettable moment.

After Grigor Dimitrov sealed the win in the fifth set, Serena Williams and Alicia Keys erupted in celebration, clearly thrilled by his victory. 🎉🎾During the on-court interview, Dimitrov was asked whether he ever feels nervous playing in front of the six-time US Open champion — setting up a light-hearted moment that had the crowd smiling.

“For some reason, I don’t get nervous in front of her. She gave me a good pep talk yesterday,” Dimitrov said with a laugh, as Serena Williams responded with a fist pump. 💪🎾“No, I’m thrilled. It’s amazing to play in front of friends and in front of all of you,” he added — a heartfelt moment that earned him even more love from the crowd.

After winning the opening two sets 6-3, 7-6(7-3), Rublev pushed hard for a comeback and forced a decider by taking the next two sets 6-1, 6-3. 🔥🎾However, Grigor Dimitrov regrouped when it mattered most, raising his level in the fifth set to seal the win with another 6-3 and complete a dramatic victory.

Now, Grigor Dimitrov is targeting a first-ever US Open semi-final appearance. 🎯🎾At 33 years old, the Bulgarian is the oldest player left in the tournament, having previously reached the quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows only once before, back in 2019. In the last eight, he will face either Frances Tiafoe or Alexei Popyrin as he looks to keep his New York run alive.

Serena Williams also hyped up Iga Swiatek

Serena Williams, who retired at the 2022 US Open, was also spotted at Flushing Meadows on Saturday, cheering on world No. 1 Iga Świątek. 👑🎾Świątek later admitted that she still gets starstruck in front of the tennis legend — and Serena made the moment even more special by recreating her iconic denim skirt look for the visit.

“It’s nice that she came on-site and was chatting with the players, because for me, even though we’ve met before and have been on tour together for a couple of years, she’s still star-striking to me,” Iga Świątek shared. ✨🎾

“It was nice that she approached me, because I wouldn’t have found the courage to do that if it was the other way around,” Świąte k said during her press conference. 🎾✨