Bulgarian player Grigor Dimitrov has revealed that he wants Maria Sharapova to be his cheerleader when he beats Andy Murray in the Wimbledon quarter-final.
The 23-year-old, who is rumoured to be dating the Russian player, wants her to stay in London and watch the match, the Mirror reported.
He said that Sharapova is the best example of an athlete and player with her work ethic and he thinks that they can both learn things from each other.
The World No 13 said that he doesn't want to compare himself to her, because even before he knew her, he thought she was the best.
Defending champion Murray will face Dimitrov, who won junior Wimbledon in 2008 and the Aegon Championship last month, on Centre Court.
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