08 January 2017
Grigor Dimitrov won his first title after two and a half years after beating world number 5 Kei Nishikori of Japan 6-2 2-6 6-3 at Brisbane International. The run of Dimitrov to the title included 3 consecutive wins over Top 10 players - Dominic Thiem in the quarterfinals, Milos Raonic in the semis and Kei Nishikori in the final. After losing all 4 past finals the Bulgarian finally succeeded to lift the trophy for 5th time in his career.
“It’s been pretty emotional the last year or so,” Dimitrov said. “This trophy means a lot. These 10 days I’ve had here have been the most fun I’ve had on a tennis court.”
“It’s been pretty emotional the last year or so,” Dimitrov said. “This trophy means a lot. These 10 days I’ve had here have been the most fun I’ve had on a tennis court.”
