Lorenzo Sonego defeated David Goffin 6-3, 6-2 in the semi-final of the ATP 250 Winston Salem event on hard court, an upset victory against the pre-match favourite Goffin, who carried odds of 1.68 compared to Sonego's 2.34. The Italian's dominant display saw him advance to the final with a commanding performance, breaking serve consistently and maintaining control throughout both sets. Goffin, seeded higher in the betting markets, offered little resistance as Sonego's aggressive baseline play and superior court positioning proved decisive. The result represents a significant scalp for Sonego at this stage of the season and sets up a final appearance for the Italian.