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STOCKHOLM – Defending champion Polona Hercog has advanced to the final of the Swedish Open, where she will face Mathilde Johansson of France.
The 21-year old Slovenian on Saturday eased through her semifinal on the Bastad Tennis Stadium the clay court, beating Mona Barthel of Germany 6-1, 6-3.
Johansson ousted Johanna Larsson of Sweden also in straight sets, winning 6-4, 6-4. The Swede ended the match by serving up a double-fault.
The final will be played Sunday.
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