Brisbane International 2024 Final: Holger Rune vs Grigor Dimitrov preview, head-to-head, prediction

Published at :January 7, 2024 at 12:26 AM

Modified at :January 13, 2024 at 11:59 PM

(Courtesy : Tennistv)

This would be the third meeting between these two players.

The Brisbane International 2024 men’s singles final is poised to be a thrilling encounter between two players who have been in exceptional form. World No. 8 Holger Rune, the top seed in Australia, has been making waves in the tennis world with his impressive performances. His semi-final victory over Roman Safiullin, marked by a 6-4, 7-6(0) scoreline, has set him up for a showdown with the seasoned Bulgarian veteran, Grigor Dimitrov.

Dimitrov, a former Brisbane champion, has been equally impressive, defeating Jordan Thompson, who had previously ousted Rafael Nadal, in the semi-finals. The 32-year-old Bulgarian’s straight-set victory, marked by 10 aces helped him reach his 12th ATP 250 finals.

Holger Rune vs Grigor Dimitrov Preview

Dimitrov, the world No. 14, has been in sublime form, dispatching formidable opponents like Andy Murray, Rinky Hijikata, and Jordan Thompson on his way to the final. With five ATP 250 titles under his belt, Dimitrov will be eyeing his sixth ATP 250 Title.

On the other side of the net, Holger Rune, the world No. 8, has been a revelation. His journey to the final saw him overpower opponents like Shevchenko and Duckworth. Rune will be looking to add the Brisbane International title to his kitty and build momentum for the Australian Open.

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Head-to-Head

Matches Played – 2

Holger Rune – 1

Grigor Dimitrov – 1

Where and how to watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Holger Rune vs Grigor Dimitrov, Brisbane International 2024, final match in India?

For tennis enthusiasts in India, the Brisbane International 2024 final can be accessed via live streaming on the subscription-based platform, tennistv.com. However, please note that there will not be a live broadcast of the event on any Indian TV channel.

Prediction

Dimitrov’s hard court mastery gives him a slight edge in this encounter. His victory over Rune in their previous hard-court meeting bolsters this claim. Rune, despite his impressive run, hasn’t faced a top-tier opponent like Dimitrov in the tournament. This could be a crucial factor in the final.

While Rune’s meteoric rise and raw talent make him a formidable opponent, Dimitrov’s experience, coupled with his hard-court expertise, might just tilt the scales in his favor. The prediction is for Dimitrov to clinch the title in a hard-fought three-setter.

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