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Tennis: Grigor Dimitrov reaches final at Brisbane tournament for the 4th time

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Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov will be vying for the title at the tournament in Brisbane, after winning the semifinals match vs. Jordan Thompson, Australia by 6-3, 7-5. In 2017, Grigor Dimitrov won the tournament in 2017, and has played at the finals in Australia twice. This year, he will be vying for the title with top-seed Holger Rune of Denmark.

“The good period continues, this court is like home to me. These are unbelievable weeks, I came early, I am performing well and I am happy to be at the final once again. Thanks for the support,” Grigor Dimitrov said after the semifinals win.



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