Daniil Medvedev defeated James Duckworth 6–7 6–3 6–2 in the semi-final of the ATP 250 event in Almaty on hard court, confirming his status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.19 to Duckworth's 5.35. After a competitive opening set that went to a tie-break, Medvedev asserted control in the second and third sets to advance to the final. The Russian's recovery from the opening-set loss demonstrated composure and tactical adjustment against an opponent who offered early resistance. Medvedev's progression to the final keeps his title hopes intact at the Kazakhstan event.