Novak Djoković defeated Grigor Dimitrov 6–2, 6–3 in the Miami Masters semi-final on hard court on 28 March 2025, confirming his status as pre-match favourite and advancing to the final. The Serbian top seed dismantled the Bulgarian challenger with a commanding performance, dropping just five games across two sets to secure a decisive victory. Djoković's clinical display underscored his dominance on the Miami hard courts and reinforced his positioning as the tournament's strongest contender heading into the final.