Top seeded Argentine Juan Monaco will meet compatriot Carlos Berlocq in the final of the VTR Open in Santiago, Chile.

Monaco broke Jeremy Chardy five times en route to a 6-1 6-4 semi-final victory over the Frenchman on Saturday.

Although a straight-sets winner, Monaco was made to battle as he staved off nine of 13 break points.

World number 29 Monaco holds a 5-0 record against Sunday's opponent Berlocq, who ousted second seed Juan Ignacio Chela 6-3 4-6 6-0 in their semi-final.

Monaco has a 3-8 record in ATP Tour finals but has not won a decider since 2007, losing his previous seven.

Berlocq will be appearing in his maiden ATP final.