Andy Murray Suffers First-Round Defeat in Brisbane International

Andy Murray suffered another tough loss in the first round of the Brisbane International, falling to Grigor Dimitrov despite taking the opening set. The defeat comes as a setback for Murray's preparations for the Australian Open. The unseeded Scot impressed initially but Dimitrov responded well, pulling away in the third set to secure the win. The match was a prime opportunity for Murray to start his year off with a win, but he was unable to capitalize on the lead. Dimitrov's clean hitting and strong performance helped him secure the victory and advance to the second round of the tournament.