Tennis-Dimitrov's parents miss out on rare title win due to early flight

Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Paris Masters - AccorHotels Arena, Paris, France - November 5, 2023 Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov looks dejected after losing his men's singles final match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File photo

(Reuters) - Grigor Dimitrov clinched his first ATP title since 2017 when he beat Holger Rune 7-6(5) 6-4 at the Brisbane International men's singles final on Sunday, but his parents who had travelled to see him play missed his special moment.

The Bulgarian's parents left for their flight home before the 32-year-old played the match that secured his first title since the ATP Tour finals six years ago, clinching his ninth title overall.