Last year's runner-up, Caroline Wozniacki out-hit an error prone Maria Sharapova from the baseline, securing a commanding 6-1, 6-2 victory.

World number one, Wozniacki was consistent with her groundstroke’s against Sharapova and defended well. She broke the Sharapova serve three times in each set to win in 80 minutes.

"I played very well tonight," the 20-year-old Dane said courtside after reaching her third consecutive WTA final this year. "It is always tough against Maria and it was very important that I kept my feet moving.

"She hits very hard and I was just trying to get into the right position every time."

Bartoli had earlier brushed aside the challenge of Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium 6-1, 6-3.

"I'm very excited to be in the final," said Bartoli, a runner-up at Wimbledon in 2007.

"It was just a matter of time. I had everything in my game to be there, but it was just a matter of putting everything together at the right time and being tough on the court."