Victoria Mboko defeated Kimberly Birrell 6–2, 6–1 in the semi-final of the WTA 250 Adelaide event on hard court on 16 January 2026, confirming her status as pre-match favourite with a dominant performance. Birrell, competing as the underdog at odds of 4.54 to Mboko's 1.19, offered minimal resistance as the favourite progressed to the final with a comprehensive two-set victory. Mboko's commanding display underlined her credentials heading into the championship match, whilst Birrell's semi-final exit marked the end of a promising run in South Australia.