Grigor Dimitrov defeated Yannick Hanfmann 7–6, 6–3 in the first round of the ATP 250 Brisbane tournament on hard court on 30 December 2024, confirming his status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.15 to Hanfmann's 6.43. Dimitrov secured the opening set via tiebreak before establishing control in the second, breaking clear to close out the match comfortably. The Bulgarian's composed performance underscored his positioning as a top seed at the event as he advanced to the second round.