Nick Kyrgios into Brisbane final after defeating Grigor Dimitrov
Monday 8 January 2018 10:09, UK
Nick Kyrgios is into the Brisbane International final after beating top seed Grigor Dimitrov on Saturday.
The Australian dropped the first set but recovered to win 3-6 6-1 6-4 to qualify for his first final on home soil.
Dimitrov, the world No 3 and recent ATP Finals champion, won the opening set inside 30 minutes.
But Kyrgios took the second set in 29 minutes and victory will improve his world ranking from No 21 to No 18, and will be one better if wins the final.
Kyrgios will play Ryan Harrison, who defeated Australian teenager Alex De Minaur 6-4 6-7 6-4.
De Minaur is the world No 208 and a wildcard in Brisbane but his run had been eye-catching throughout the week.
