Andy Murray will play Tommy Paul in the final of the ATP Challenger event in Aix-en-Provence after defeating Harold Mayot in straight sets.
Murray, who took a late wildcard entry, won his semi-final 7-5 6-1 against 21-year-old Mayot, the fourth consecutive French player he had faced.
In doing so, Britain's three-time Grand Slam champion, 35, guaranteed a return to the top 50 of the world rankings.
American Paul, the top seed, beat Belgium's David Goffin 6-4 6-2.
Murray is seeking a first title since Antwerp in 2019 as he gears up to make what would be only his second French Open appearance in six years when the Grand Slam starts on 28 May.