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14:40, 13-Mar-2018
Roger Federer eyes sixth BNP Paribas Open title
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Current men’s world No.1 Roger Federer swept No. 25 Filip Krajinovic away 6-2, 6-1 in pursuit of a record sixth BNP Paribas Open title on Monday.
Federer has been in incredible form since returning to the court from a knee injury. The Swiss maestro has won three major titles since he came back, and lost just five matches in a little more than a year, and there was no way the little known Filip Krajinovic would add a sixth.
Federer broke early to make a 4-2 lead in the opening set, and the Artful Roger dropped just two games in taking the frame.
Roger Federer of Switzerland hits a backhand in his match against Filip Krajinovic of Serbia during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells. /VCG Photo
Roger Federer of Switzerland hits a backhand in his match against Filip Krajinovic of Serbia during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells. /VCG Photo
The 20-time Grand Slam champion did not leave any chances to Krajinovic. The Swiss dropped just three games in two sets and easily cruises to victory 6-2, 6-1 and is 65-5 since returning from a left knee injury last year.
In other action, 13th seed Roberto Bautista Agut fell to Borna Coric. The 11th seed Pablo Carreno Busta also prevailed, while Jeremy Chardy upset the 20th seed Adrian Mannarino.