Belinda Bencic defeated Sofia Kenin 7–6, 3–6, 6–2 in the semi-final of the WTA 250 event in Tokyo on hard court, confirming her status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.42 to Kenin's 2.81. The Swiss player secured a tight opening set via tiebreak before Kenin levelled the match by taking the second set decisively. Bencic reasserted control in the third, breaking Kenin's resistance to advance to the final. The victory extends Bencic's strong run at the tournament and sets up a final appearance where she will aim to claim the title.