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The second-seeded Dimitrov recorded eight aces
to dispatch the Dane in two hours, 13 minutes. The Bulgarian's
title was his first since winning the Nitto ATP Finals in 2017
and his second in Brisbane (2017).
His 23 match wins in Brisbane are more than any other player
has.
"It's been a while since I held one of these, it's a bit
emotional," Dimitrov, 32, said as he lifted the trophy. "My love
affair started here many years ago in Brisbane and it continues.
I'm very thankful to lift the trophy again."
Rune was foiled in his bid for his fifth career title despite
notching nine aces in the match.
Hong Kong Tennis Open
Top-seeded Andrey Rublev of Russia pocketed his 15th career
title with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori in the
final in Hong Kong.
Rublev recorded five aces and won 73 percent of his first serve
points to capture the match in 78 minutes.
Ruusuvuori's bid for his first career title was undone by four
double faults and 13 unforced errors.
--Field Level Media
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