Jannik Sinner defeated Zhizhen Zhang 6–4, 7–6 in the semi-final of the ATP 250 Halle tournament on grass on 22 June 2024, as the heavy favourite. Sinner, priced at 1.1 before the match, controlled proceedings against Zhang, who entered as a substantial underdog at 9.08 odds. The Italian secured the first set convincingly before edging a competitive second-set tie-break to advance to the final. The result underscored Sinner's grass-court credentials and maintained his momentum in his build-up to the Wimbledon Championships.