Novak Djokovic cruised into the Miami Open final after dismantling Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 in a commanding semi-final performance on Friday.
The Serbian fourth seed needed just 69 minutes to dispatch his Bulgarian opponent and secure his place in Sunday's showpiece.
Djokovic now stands one win away from claiming his landmark 100th career title and a record seventh Miami Open crown.
The 37-year-old's serving masterclass was a highlight of his victory, with an impressive 87% of first serves finding their mark alongside five aces.
After losing his opening service game, Djokovic quickly found his rhythm and never looked back.
He committed just two unforced errors in the first set, which he wrapped up in 30 minutes.
Throughout the match, Djokovic missed just six first serves, maintaining the serving form that has propelled him through the tournament without dropping a set.
Football superstar Lionel Messi was among the spectators at Hard Rock Stadium, watching from the stands after training nearby with Inter Miami.
Djokovic was delighted by the Argentine's presence, saying: "It was a huge honour to have King Leo in the stands, it was the first time I have played in front of him."
The match was briefly disrupted during the third game when a fan was removed by security after heckling Dimitrov.
Victory on Sunday would give Djokovic a record seventh Miami Open title, breaking his current tie with Andre Agassi for most wins at the Masters 1000 event.
The Serb has rediscovered his form in Florida after a slow start to the season, which included an injury retirement at the Australian Open and an early exit at Indian Wells.
This marks Djokovic's eighth Miami final and his first appearance at the tournament since 2019.
"After that first game, where I don't think I did anything wrong he just played a phenomenal game to break my serve, I just felt I was in the flow," Djokovic told the Tennis Channel.
"It was very windy today, very difficult to control the ball, changing direction all the time but I had good serves and held my nerves," the 24-time Grand Slam champion added.
Djokovic is determined to reach his century of titles. "After the Olympics, which was the 99th title, every tournament I play in has been going for 100. Hopefully Sunday, I am going to go all in."
Djokovic will face either American third seed Taylor Fritz or Czech teenager Jakub Mensik in Sunday's final.
The match will determine whether Djokovic can join Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) as the only men to reach 100 career singles titles in the Open Era.
At 37, Djokovic has already made history as the oldest man to reach an ATP Masters 1000 title match.
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The Serbian fourth seed needed just 69 minutes to dispatch his Bulgarian opponent and secure his place in Sunday's showpiece.
Djokovic now stands one win away from claiming his landmark 100th career title and a record seventh Miami Open crown.
The 37-year-old's serving masterclass was a highlight of his victory, with an impressive 87% of first serves finding their mark alongside five aces.
After losing his opening service game, Djokovic quickly found his rhythm and never looked back.
He committed just two unforced errors in the first set, which he wrapped up in 30 minutes.
Throughout the match, Djokovic missed just six first serves, maintaining the serving form that has propelled him through the tournament without dropping a set.
Football superstar Lionel Messi was among the spectators at Hard Rock Stadium, watching from the stands after training nearby with Inter Miami.
Djokovic was delighted by the Argentine's presence, saying: "It was a huge honour to have King Leo in the stands, it was the first time I have played in front of him."
The match was briefly disrupted during the third game when a fan was removed by security after heckling Dimitrov.
Victory on Sunday would give Djokovic a record seventh Miami Open title, breaking his current tie with Andre Agassi for most wins at the Masters 1000 event.
The Serb has rediscovered his form in Florida after a slow start to the season, which included an injury retirement at the Australian Open and an early exit at Indian Wells.
This marks Djokovic's eighth Miami final and his first appearance at the tournament since 2019.
"After that first game, where I don't think I did anything wrong he just played a phenomenal game to break my serve, I just felt I was in the flow," Djokovic told the Tennis Channel.
"It was very windy today, very difficult to control the ball, changing direction all the time but I had good serves and held my nerves," the 24-time Grand Slam champion added.
Djokovic is determined to reach his century of titles. "After the Olympics, which was the 99th title, every tournament I play in has been going for 100. Hopefully Sunday, I am going to go all in."
Djokovic will face either American third seed Taylor Fritz or Czech teenager Jakub Mensik in Sunday's final.
The match will determine whether Djokovic can join Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) as the only men to reach 100 career singles titles in the Open Era.
At 37, Djokovic has already made history as the oldest man to reach an ATP Masters 1000 title match.
Find Out More...