Alina Korneeva defeated Sara Sorribes Tormo 6–3, 6–1 in the quarter-final of the WTA 250 Merida tournament on hard court on 1 November 2024, producing an upset against the pre-match favourite. Despite Sorribes Tormo entering as the marginal odds favourite at 1.93 to Korneeva's 1.98, the Russian convincingly dismantled her Spanish opponent across two sets, taking command early and maintaining pressure throughout to secure a dominant victory. The decisive margin underscores Korneeva's superior performance on the day, as she advanced to the semi-final stage. This result marks a significant breakthrough for Korneeva in the tournament, positioning her among the final four contenders.