Tennis: Federer reaches Cincinnati final

Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates after winning against Milos Raonic of Canada on day 8 of the Western & Southern Open at the Linder Family Tennis Center on Aug 16, 2014 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Five time champion Roger Federer continued h
Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates after winning against Milos Raonic of Canada on day 8 of the Western & Southern Open at the Linder Family Tennis Center on Aug 16, 2014 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Five time champion Roger Federer continued his dominance over hard-hitting Canadian Milos Raonic with a 6-2, 6-3 win Saturday to reach the final of the ATP Tour's Cincinnati Masters event. -- PHOTO: AFP

CINCINNATI (AFP) - Five time champion Roger Federer continued his dominance over hard-hitting Canadian Milos Raonic with a 6-2, 6-3 win Saturday to reach the final of the ATP Tour's Cincinnati Masters event.

The 33-year-old Federer, who advanced to the semis with a straight set win over Scotland's Andy Murray, has now won all six career meetings against Raonic.

Federer's victory sets up the battle of the 30-somethings as he will now face Spaniard David Ferrer, 32, in Sunday's final.

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