Brisbane International 2024: Defending champion Dimitrov beats Hanfmann to ease into second round
The HinduDefending champion Grigor Dimitrov eased into round two of the Brisbane International with a hard-fought win over qualifier Yannick Hanfmann on Monday, but Holger Rune crashed to defeat. More from Brisbane International: Vukic advances in Brisbane with win over Goffin “I came here 15 years ago and since day one I’ve had that love affair, so I want to keep on going, keep on testing myself and delivering as long as I can,” Dimitrov said. “The conditions suit me well here.” Earlier, eighth seeded Australian Jordan Thompson came from a set down to overcome former world number six Italian Matteo Berrettini 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. This is one of the strongest tournaments of the year.” In other matches, French qualifier Benjamin Bonzi upset sixth seeded Chilean Alejandro Tabilo 6-7, 7-6, 6-4, while American Alex Michelsen beat Australia’s Christopher O’Connell 6-4, 4-6, 7-6.