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Why fit-again Dimitrov has a point to prove in Brisbane

Grigor Dimitrov has his eyes on the ball, confident this visit to Australia won't be so painful. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian Open fan favourite Grigor Dimitrov is feeling fit, fresh and ready to fire with a new-look team at his disposal after overcoming the injuries that sent his ranking tumbling.

The former world No.3 endured a nightmare 2025 campaign, retiring hurt at the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon to extend a horror streak of grand slam retirements to five.

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