Grigor Dimitrov defeated Jordan Thompson 6–3, 7–5 in the Brisbane ATP 250 semi-final on hard court, confirming his status as the clear pre-match favourite with odds of 1.26. The Bulgarian secured a dominant first set before edging a more competitive second, where Thompson mounted greater resistance but ultimately fell short. Dimitrov's victory sends him through to the final and extends his early-season momentum on the Australian summer circuit.