Federer advances to Cincinnati final with straight set win over Raonic

17 Grand Slam titles holder Roger Federer moved to within one win of the pre-US Open hardcourt title on Saturday as he defeated Canada's Milos Raonic in straight sets to reach the Cincinnati final.

Federer defeated Raonic 6-2, 6-3 to clinch an easy win in the semifinal against the Canadian.

He will now face David Ferrer to battle for the Cincinnati Masters title.

Spanish tennis ace Ferrer advanced to the Cincinnati final with straight sets victory over France's Julien Benneteau. The Spaniard won 6-3, 6-2 against Benneteau.