Qinwen Zheng defeated Dayana Yastremska 6–4, 6–4 in the Australian Open semi-final on hard court, confirming her status as pre-match favourite with a composed performance. Zheng's victory was straightforward, as she controlled both sets without requiring a deciding frame. The result represented a clear confirmation of the odds, with Zheng priced at 1.51 before play and Yastremska at 2.77. Zheng's progression to the final underscored her consistency on the Australian hard courts and her growing pedigree in Grand Slam competition during this period.