Elena Rybakina defeated Ana Bogdan 6–1, 6–1 in the semi-final of the WTA 250 event in Portoroz on hard court, confirming her status as pre-match favourite with a dominant display. Bogdan, who entered as an outsider at 3.31 odds, offered minimal resistance as Rybakina, the 1.38 favourite, dismantled her opponent in straight sets with a commanding performance. The comprehensive nature of the victory underlined Rybakina's superior form on the surface and her positioning as a clear title contender heading into the final.