Result: Belinda Bencic defeats Ana Ivanovic to advance to semi-finals of Rogers Cup

Belinda Bencic of Switzerland reacts against Angelique Kerber of Germany during their women's singles third round match on Day Five of the 2014 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2014
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Belinda Bencic secures a straight-sets victory over number five seed Ana Ivanovic to advance through to the semi-finals of the Rogers Cup.

Belinda Bencic has dumped number five seed Ana Ivanovic out of the Rogers Cup with a straight-sets victory in the quarter finals of the tournament.

The two players battled out a tight first set as they both struggled to hold serve, but the 18-year-old won a vital third break to clinch the set 6-4.

Bencic dominated the second set as she raced into a 4-0 lead, breaking Ivanovic twice. Although the Serb managed to haul two games back, Bencic held out to secure a 6-2 win and earn a place in the semi-finals of the competition.

The Swiss will play Serena Williams in the last four of the tournament.

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