MANILA, Philippines – Defending champion Andy Murray of Great Britain defeated Grigor Dimitrov in a gripping Brisbane International final.

Murray prevailed, 7-6, 6-4, after weathering a storm from his 21-year-old Bulgarian opponent.

The U.S. Open champion and Olympic gold medalist played a flawless tie breaker to complete ideal preparations for the Australian Open, which begins at the Melbourne Park on January 14. -- Mornings @ ANC, January 7, 2013