Local favourite Grigor Dimitrov has brushed aside unseeded Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-1 6-3 to set up a clash with David Goffin in the final of the ATP Sofia Open.

World No.13 Dimitrov delighted Bulgarian fans with a barrage of sizzling winners, including some cracking passing shots on Saturday.

The 25-year-old Dimitrov, who reached the Australian Open semi-finals last month, also fired nine aces.

“I get excited, of course,” Dimitorv, who closed out the match in 63 minutes, said in a courtside interview.

“I’m happy but I have to stay focused on the Sunday match.”

Goffin stayed calm to beat defending champion Roberto Bautista Agut 5-7 6-4 7-6 after the Spaniard took a 3-1 lead in the third set.

The Belgian, ranked 11th in the world, prevailed in two hours and 44 minutes of hard-fought tennis, sealing victory with a big serve that the defending champion returned long.