Eiza González Flirts With Tennis Coach Grigor Dimitrov in Playful Instagram Tease

Hi, I’m Avery Sinclair. Can’t wait to see how this plays out.

Eiza González gave the internet a tiny, flirtatious peek into her romance with Bulgarian tennis pro Grigor Dimitrov on August 15, via Instagram Stories, and yes, people noticed. The Baby Driver alum posted candid snaps of Dimitrov coaching her on the court, one where he stands behind her as she practices her swing and another with him shirtless helping her with a serve. Her captions were cheeky, asking, “How do we think my tennis skills are?” and joking, “I’m hitting on my coach.” It is short, sweet, and uncommonly wholesome for celebrity PDA, especially when you pair it with a recent sports headline: Dimitrov withdrew from the U.S. Open the day before these stories surfaced.

Let us not romanticize the timing without facts. Dimitrov’s August withdrawal was widely reported and follows an injury scare at Wimbledon in July, when he suffered a match-ending injury against Jannik Sinner. González has been publicly supportive: after Wimbledon, she posted a heartfelt Instagram Story calling him the “love of my life” and praising his resilience, writing, “I couldn’t be more proud of you” and “You’re a winner.” Those are actual words, not fan fiction.

The couple, who reportedly started dating earlier this year, have not been exactly secretive. In April the pair stepped out in Spain together wearing matching leather jackets, a classic celebrity move that says, “We coordinated and yes, we are aware.” In mid-May González posted a glowing birthday tribute calling Dimitrov “the man of my dreams” and “my absolutely favorite human,” adding that he had restored things in her she did not expect to regain. Those notes are consistent with someone who is publicly invested rather than casually involved.

Now for the context most readers want: public affection mixed with the realities of pro sports. High-level athletes deal with travel, injuries, and press scrutiny, and partners in the spotlight often shift between being cheerleaders, PR support, and private confidantes. González’s social posts show all three roles. She has publicly reinforced his image after losses and injuries, while also giving small lifestyle glimpses—tennis lessons, date nights—that humanize the pair.

This is not a cliffhanger courtship barely out of the friend zone. These are two adults using social media to let the cameras in on select moments while keeping the rest offline. There is no evidence of a PR stunt; the posts read like affectionate snapshots rather than manufactured press fodder. That said, celebrity relationships always become storylines, especially when one partner is an internationally ranked athlete with recent headlines about injuries and tournament withdrawals. Fans and outlets will be watching whether González continues to be a steadfast presence at Dimitrov’s matches, and whether his return to form influences how much of their romance they share.

For the curious who like comparative shipping, Eiza and Grigor’s public dynamic is similar to other athlete-partner pairings that blend tour life with public displays of support. From matching jackets to sincere birthday posts, this is the modern celebrity-couple playbook: part supportive partner, part content collaborator, part real human having fun on a tennis court.

So yep, she’s flirting with her coach and he’s fine with it. She posted the photos; he withdrew from the Open; the internet cheered. That is the summary. Keep your radar on their feeds—if more courtside snaps or match-day tributes pop up, expect an uptick in coverage and even more syrupy captions. For now, it is affectionate, enviable, and perfectly timed for summer social media.

And that is your celebrity tennis bulletin for the day. You’re welcome.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, Instagram posts (public), Wimbledon match reports
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