Aleksandar Kovacevic defeated Andrey Rublev 7–5, 6–4 in the semi-final of the ATP 250 Montpellier on hard court on 1 February 2025, pulling off a significant upset against the pre-match favourite. Rublev entered as the strong favourite at 1.30 odds, while Kovacevic was priced at 3.94, yet the American controlled both sets to secure his place in the final. Kovacevic's composed performance across the two sets demonstrates improved consistency at tour level, whilst Rublev's failure to convert his favoured status marks a rare stumble at the Montpellier event. The result represents a notable scalp for Kovacevic and advances him to the final, where he will face the winner of the other semi-final.