Grigor Dimitrov Wins Brisbane ATP 250 Title

Grigor Dimitrov, the second seed at the ATP 250 tournament in Brisbane, kicked off his 18th professional tennis season with a solid performance, defeating German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann 7-6(5), 6-3. This victory marks Dimitrov's 24th win in Brisbane, where he has previously secured the title twice. Despite facing some early challenges, including a break point against him, Dimitrov managed to maintain his composure, ultimately showcasing his skills with 9 aces and an impressive 87% service point win rate. He expressed his long-standing affection for Brisbane, aiming to continue his successful run in the tournament. Dimitrov will next face Australia's Aleksandar Vukic, currently ranked 68th. Other notable matches included Czech Jiri Lehecka upsetting third seed Rune and Australian Jordan Thompson overcoming Matteo Berrettini.