Shapovalov, the 29th seed in the clay-court event, beat Japanese veteran Kei Nishikori 6-1, 6-4. Shapovalov will face Australia's Alex de Minaur on Monday.

De Minaur advanced to his second singles final of the year and 19th of his career. He is 9-9 in his previous finals appearances, winning his last title on June 10, 2024, at ’s-Hertogenbosch.