Djokovic Defeats Federer to Defend his Indian Wells Title

Novak Djokovic successfully defended his BNP Paribas Open title at Indian Wells with a a thrilling 6-3 6-7 (5-7) 6-2 victory over Roger Federer.

His fourth success in the desert helped the world No 1 land his 50th career title and 21st Masters 1000 Series crown.
In the 38th career meeting between the two greats of the game, the current Wimbledon and Australian Open champion made his early pressure pay on his fifth break point in the sixth game
He then took a firm grip of the opening set by holding immaculately to love in the next.
Federer, who was seeking to secure a record fifth Indian Wells title, held successfully, but the Serb served it out to end the 33-year-old's 19-set winning streak since his Melbourne exit to Andreas Seppi.
The top seed was simply perfect on points won on his first serve, playing with plenty of variety and movement in the sunshine.