Hubert Hurkacz defeated Cristian Garin 6–3, 3–6, 6–3 in the semi-final of the ATP 250 Estoril tournament on clay on 6 April 2024, confirming his status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.44 to Garin's 3.03. The Polish player controlled the opening set decisively, but Garin responded with a strong second set to level the match. Hurkacz regained momentum in the decider, securing a comfortable victory to advance to the final. The result underscored Hurkacz's comfort on clay and his ability to recover from a dropped set against a resilient opponent. He progressed to the championship match with a place in the final now within reach.