Grigor Dimitrov kicks off 2026 with win in Brisbane

Bulgaria’s top tennis player, Grigor Dimitrov, opened his 2026 campaign with a commanding performance in the first round of the ATP 250 Brisbane tournament, defeating Pablo Carreño Busta 6-3, 6-2 in just 66 minutes. The match marked Dimitrov’s debut under his new coach, Xavier Malisse, Sportal.bg reported.

• Grigor Dimitrov begins the new tennis season in Brisbane

Dimitrov's next opponent in the round of 16 is Belgium’s Rafael Collignon, who eliminated fifth seed Denis Shapovalov.

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