Grigor Dimitrov defeated Francisco Cerundolo 6–7, 6–4, 7–6 in the Miami Masters quarter-final on hard court on 26 March 2025, confirming his status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.88 to Cerundolo's 2.03. The Bulgarian navigated a tightly contested affair that went the distance, with both the opening and deciding sets decided by tiebreak. Dimitrov's composure in the crucial moments, particularly in the third-set tiebreak, proved decisive against a determined Cerundolo, who pushed the higher-ranked opponent throughout. The result keeps Dimitrov on course for a deep run at the Miami Masters and reinforces his standing as one of the tournament's leading contenders heading into the semi-finals.