Alexander Fery, ranked 154 and competing for the United Kingdom, faces Yifan Bu in the Birmingham semi-finals on grass. Fery has shown mixed form coming into this match, with two wins against Bolt and Schoolkate offset by losses to Martinez and Choinski in his last five outings. The British player will need to convert his grass-court opportunities in this semi-final encounter against the Chinese competitor ranked 166. This marks the first meeting between Fery and Bu, with no previous head-to-head record between them.

Yifan Bu, ranked 166 from China, reaches the Birmingham semi-finals looking to upset higher-ranked British opponent Alexander Fery on grass. Bu's recent form shows three wins from his last five matches, including straight-set victories over Harris and Cui, though he suffered back-to-back losses to Nava and Kwon in consecutive outings. The Chinese player will be tested on the grass surface at Birmingham as he attempts to advance deeper in the tournament. Bu and Fery have never played each other, meaning this semi-final clash offers no historical head-to-head data to inform the matchup.