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Australian Open: S. Korean Chung Hyeon loses to Grigor Dimitrov

S. Korean player Chung Hyeon, wolrd No.104 was beaten by the 15th-ranked Grigor Dimitrov on the second round of the season’s first major tournament, Australian Open in Melboure.

South Korean tennis hopeful Chung Hyeon

South Korean tennis hopeful Chung Hyeon Source: Getty Image

S. Korean player Chung Hyeon, wolrd No.104 was beaten by the 15th-ranked Grigor Dimitrov on the second round of the season’s first major tournament, Australian Open in Melbourne.

Bulgarian 15th seed Grigor Dimitrov rallies from a set down to beat 20-year-old Chung Hyeon 1-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 in two hours and 36 minutes.

Grigor Dimitrov was blown away by the speed of young player, Chung Hyeon for 28 minutes and one set. But, Dimitrov restored the natural order to win Hyeon 1-6 6-4 6-4 6-4. 


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