site.btaGrigor Dimitrov Qualifies for Quarterfinals in Brisbane

Bulgaria’s tennis pride Grigor Dimitrov confirmed his excellent form from the end of last season and the beginning of this one by easily defeating the German Daniel Altmaier 6:1, 6:3 in an hour and seven minutes of play. 

Thus the Bulgarian, seed No. 2, qualified for the quarter-finals of the ATP 250 tournament in Brisbane with a prize pool of USD 661,585. There, Dimitrov will play against the representative of the hosts Rinky Hijikata, who earlier overcame the Czech Tomas Machac with 2:1 sets.

Grigor Dimitrov started his match with Altmaier perfectly, winning the first five consecutive games, making two breaks. The German managed to take his serve only for 5:1, but then the Bulgarian took the first set on his own serve, leaving his opponent at 0.

"It was a nice match. I was moving very well on the court at the beginning and I was aggressive when I had to be. This is one of my favourite courts and I thank the crowd who stayed to watch me," Dimitrov said immediately after the victory.

If he wins in the quarter-finals as well, Dimitrov, who has a title in Brisbane and two finals, can secure a thrilling clash in the semi-finals with Spanish legend Rafael Nadal, but the Spaniard must first win against Australian Jason Kubler and possibly another representative of the hosts - Jordan Thompson.