Grigor Dimitrov loses in first round of qualifying at Paris Masters

Grigor Dimitrov experienced another setback at the Paris Masters, losing in the first round of qualifying to Adolfo Daniel Vallejo. The match ended with a score of 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-3, marking Dimitrov's fourth consecutive defeat. This loss is significant for Dimitrov, a former world number three, as it is his first time losing in qualifying at the Paris Masters and at any ATP 1000 event since 2012. Dimitrov now sits at world number 133 and will need to compete in qualifying for the Australian Open next year for the first time since 2011.

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