Seventh seed Iveta Benesova struggled past Frenchwoman Alize Cornet 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 and reached the final of the 2010 Grand Prix De Sar La Princesse Lalla Meryem, a WTA International event being played in the picturesque Fes.

Benesova made a good start to the match but due to a momentary lapse in concentration, gave away the second set to Cornet, who levelled the match at one set a piece. Both players gallantly held their serves in the decider before Benesova struck gold in the form of a decisive break and completed the three set marathon win.

Benesova faces first time finalist and Romanian Qualifier Simona Halep, who registered a confident 7-5, 6-4 win over Czech Renata Voracova in exactly 90 minutes of play.