Top-ranked Novak Djokovic beat Hubert Hurkacz 6-3 7-5 and will face former No. 1 Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals at the Dubai Championships.

The five-time Dubai champion's 20th straight victory on Thursday set the stage for a last-four match against Medvedev, who defeated Borna Coric 6-3 6-2 in the nightcap at the hard-court tournament.