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 yesterday 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 with the Swede ending the match by serving up a double fault.

The final will be played today.