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Tennis: Grigor Dimitrov qualifies for semifinals in Melbourne

Grigor Dimitrov in Melbourne
Photo: Tennis TV

Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov has qualified for the semifinals of the ATP 250 tennis tournament in Melbourne after defeating Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in a marathon match and nearly three hours of play. The match ended with the result of the three sets on Rod Laver Arena 6-7 (5), 6-0, 7-5. In his first match in the race, which is a warm-up for the Australian Open, Dimitrov defeated Argentine Facundo Banis.

For a place in the final on January 8, the Bulgarian player will face the qualifier from the USA Maxime Cressy who defeated the Spaniard Jaume Munar with 7-6 (3), 6-4. This will be the first match between Dimitrov and Cressy who is ranked 112th in the world.



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