Grigor Dimitrov Safely Through To Australian Open Second Round

Grigor Dimitrov made a strong start to his mission of Australian Open 2018 with 6-3 6-2 6-1 win over the qualifier Dennis Novak of Austria. Dimitrov needed only 1 hour and 38 to close the match.

"I just tried to be compact, focused, used every opportunity I had and tried to save some energy," said the semi-finalist of last year's edition of the tournament.

In the second round on Wednesday Grigor Dimitrov will play the American Mackenzie McDonald, No 178.