Agnieszka Radwanska has beaten Marion Bartoli in straight sets to book a place in the final of the Sony Ericsson Open.

The opening set started in a fiercely competitive fashion as both players traded breaks of serve within the first four games of the match.

Bartoli's serve looked particularly vulnerable as the first set saw an incredible nine successful breaks.

Radwanska held her nerve to take the crucial opener 6-4 despite pressure from Bartoli as the Polish ace served for the set.

Bartoli was rocked by her first set disappointment and her serve was once again broken by Radwanska.

The second set mirrored the opener in many ways as both players struggled for consistency during their service games.

However, it was Radwanska who once again finished the set on a high as she wrapped up the match 6-4 6-2.

Radwanska will meet Maria Sharapova in the final of the tournament after the Russian had earlier beaten Caroline Wozniacki.