Novak Djokovic delivered an emphatic display to seal his place in the Miami Open final with a straight-sets victory over Grigor Dimitrov.
The 24-time grand slam champion needed just 69 minutes to secure a one-sided 6-2 6-3 win over his Bulgarian opponent.
Djokovic, 37, is bidding to land his 100th career title – a record seventh in Florida – and his first since teaming up with Andy Murray as his coach.
Despite losing his opening service game, Djokovic raced to the first set in 30 minutes after producing just two unforced errors.
He never looked in danger of losing the second – missing just six first serves in the entire match – as he booked his place in his eighth final in Miami and his first since Shanghai in October.
Speaking to Sky Sports after his last-four triumph, Djokovic said: “It feels great. I didn’t think I would beat my percentage of first serves from the past match, but I did and that makes life easier on the court.
“It was tricky out there today, the wind was swirling around and not consistent, but I have not dropped a set in this tournament and I feel as good as I have since the Olympics last year.”
Djokovic took his first title in Miami in 2007 when he was just 19, but on Sunday he will play for a century of titles against either Jakub Mensik or Taylor Fritz.
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