Ekaterina Alexandrova defeated Diana Shnaider 6–3, 6–4 in the semi-final of the WTA 250 Ningbo event on hard court, confirming her status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.5 to Shnaider's 2.77. Alexandrova's composed performance saw her advance to the final without requiring a deciding set, maintaining control throughout both frames. The Russian's straightforward victory underscored her superiority on the surface and in the tournament context. Alexandrova now faces the final with momentum on her side, while Shnaider's run ends at the semi-final stage.