Andy Murray suffered another tough loss in the first round of the Brisbane International, falling to Grigor Dimitrov despite taking the opening set. The defeat comes as a setback for Murray's preparations for the Australian Open. The unseeded Scot impressed initially but Dimitrov responded well, pulling away in the third set to secure the win. The match was a prime opportunity for Murray to start his year off with a win, but he was unable to capitalize on the lead. Dimitrov's clean hitting and strong performance helped him secure the victory and advance to the second round of the tournament.