Maria Sakkari defeated Caroline Garcia 6–3, 6–0 in the semi-final of the WTA 250 Guadalajara tournament on hard court, confirming her status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.63 to Garcia's 2.44. The Greek player's dominant performance, particularly in the second set where she conceded no games, underscored a significant disparity in form between the two competitors. Garcia, seeded higher in many rankings, offered minimal resistance as Sakkari controlled proceedings from the baseline and dictated play with consistent aggression. The one-sided nature of the scoreline suggests Sakkari entered the final with considerable momentum and confidence, having dismantled an opponent who arrived in Guadalajara with reasonable expectations. Sakkari's advancement to the title match represented a statement of intent in her push for ranking points and tournament success.