Murray wins Brisbane International

World No. 3 Andy Murray has retained his Brisbane International title after defeating Grigor Dimitrov with a straight sets win.

Murray triumphed over the Bulgarian player 7-6 7-0 6-4 in just over an hour and a half against the world number 48.

"I'd like to dedicate this victory to one of my best friends," said Murray, holding back tears at the trophy presentation. "He's back home watching - you're going to get through it."

Murray lost 11 of the first 12 points, trailed 3-0 and needed to save set point before taking the first set on a one-sided tie-break.

The British player also had to break back in the second set against his highly rated opponent, who was playing in his first tour final.

Murray paid tribute to Dimitrov, who beat second seed Milos Raonic, seventh seed Jurgen Melzer and 2006 Australian Open finalist Marcos Baghdatis en route to the final and was bidding to become the first Bulgarian to win an ATP title in the open era.

This is Murray's 25th title and comes ahead of the Australian Open which begins on 14th January.