“I really don’t read much,” After Casper Ruud and Cameron Norrie, Grigor Dimitrov joins the flurry of ATP players who are keeping it quiet on Alexander Zverev’s charges

Grigor Dimitrov claims Zverev's retention on the council should be a unanimous decision.

“I really don’t read much,” After Casper Ruud and Cameron Norrie, Grigor Dimitrov joins the flurry of ATP players who are keeping it quiet on Alexander Zverev’s charges

Grigor Dimitrov and Alexander Zverev(Images via Tennis365)

Grigor Dimitrov became the next player to keep it quiet regarding Alexander Zverev’s election into the player’s council despite his physical abuse charges.

Despite the backlash from players like Casper Ruud and Cameron Norrie for keeping quiet, Dimitrov chose to follow their lead.

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While the charges on the German were placed a while ago, it was only very recently revealed that he was set to go to trial for the same. However, when the Bulgarian was questioned regarding the same, he chose to keep quiet.

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When asked if it was appropriate to let the former World No. 2 keep serving on the player’s council, Dimitrov had a diplomatic answer. 

First I hear this. I definitely won't comment more on that, because I don't know what the situation is. Well, it's new that he's going to face a trial but the charges aren't new. I think everyone is aware of that.
Said the Bulgarian.

Dimitrov admitted that he was prone to stay away from the press in general. However, he also explained that it was not only up to him to decide who should stay on the council. 

I think, in general, I always stay away from press in general. I really don't read much. Of course there are things swirling around, of course I understand that part. On the other side, on the council… I mean, honestly, I don't know what to say. It's not only up to me who is in there, right? I mean. Of course things are swirling around, of course I understand that part. On the other side, on the council. I mean it's not only up to me who is in there, right?
Continuing further, he added

With the German’s news of a trial circulating the tennis circuit, many other players were asked about the same. Some players, like Iga Swiatek, were open about their disagreement with his promotion.

However, others, like Casper Ruud and Cameron Norrie, decided to stay diplomatic about the whole situation. This earned them severe backlash from tennis audiences worldwide.

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Grigor Dimitrov admits that Alexander Zverev’s presence at the player’s council must be discussed amongst the others

When further questioned about the German’s presence in the player’s council, Dimitrov revealed that it would be best to hold a detailed discussion before deciding anything. 

I think this is a matter that I think everyone needs to sit down and together and discuss all of that.
Said the Bulgarian.
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The former World No. 3 admitted that if any action needs to be taken, it needs to involve a detailed discussion amongst the council. 

Of course now these things coming through, personally, I didn't know. So, I am sure if you ask all the other guys, it's something that if it's needed, I guess we all need to sit down and talk about it.
He concluded.

With that being said, it seems like the tennis professional was very clear that this would be the message he would like to share with all the involved parties.

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