Caroline Garcia's defence of the Internationaux de Strasbourg ended at the semi-final stage as Daria Gavrilova set up an all-Australian final with Samantha Stosur.
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Gavrilova claimed a 6-4 6-2 triumph against Garcia to reach her second WTA final, booking a clash with Stosur after her compatriot overcame Peng Shuai 7-6 (7-0) 6-4.
Should Gavrilova beat Stosur, then she will leapfrog her to become Australian number one.
"I had a pretty good head-to-head against [Garcia]. I think it's a very big advantage to me. I played well, served well, and really believed in what I could do and how I could hurt her [on court]," said Gavrilova.
.@bambamsam30 overcomes Peng 7-6(0), 6-4!
— WTA (@WTA) May 26, 2017
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"I had four wins against her and I think she still hasn't found a way to get me – I know how to use my weapons to beat her. It's a big mental game for both of us."