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Djokovic Defends Indian Wells Title with Win Against Federer

Djokovic Defends Indian Wells Title with Win Against Federer

  • Posted: Mar 23, 2015

Djokovic wins Indian Wells

Following up on his title win in 2014, world No.1 Novak Djokovic won the Indian Wells Masters 1000 event with a three-set victory over Roger Federer.

The top seed was dealt several momentum shifts during the match, and he certainly did not make it easy on himself with the numerous doubles faults he served that offered the world No. 2 a lifeline in the match. Eventually, after being forced into a third set, Djokovic took command of the match, broke twice and secured the 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-2 win against the Swiss star.

“I thought overall it was a great match from my side, very solid, great intensity, great commitment to hit every ball,” Djokovic said. “I was very focused in the present moment.”

Djokovic moves to 18-20 against Federer and avenged his loss to him just a few weeks ago in Dubai.

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“Novak did well to sustain the lead for most of the match; I think he found an extra gear in the end,” Federer said. “It was tough. You know, I enjoyed the match; it had a bit of everything. Controlled aggression was the key out there to try to play like that from the baseline.”

This marks Djokovic’s fourth Indian Wells title, which equals Federer’s record at the tournament. They will both move on to play the Miami Open this week.

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Simona Halep Beats Jelena Jankovic and Captures Indian Wells Title

Simona Halep Beats Jelena Jankovic and Captures Indian Wells Title

  • Posted: Mar 23, 2015

Simona Halep

Following a week filled with injury woes and a personal tragedy, Simona Halep triumphed at the Indian Wells event, where she won the biggest WTA title of her career with a three-set victory over Jelena Jankovic on Sunday.

While many anticipated smooth sailing for Halep en route to the title, Jankovic proved to be a durable adversary, as she snatched the opening set following two breaks to set the upset. However, Halep eventually worked her way back into the match and overcame a long 62-minute second set to win the match 2-6, 7-5, 6-4.

“First of all I want to congratulate Jelena – you were amazing,” Halep said. “Well done for a great two weeks here. You did a great job, and it was an amazing final. I’m really happy I could win today.

“This is my biggest title and I will never forget it.”

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This week also happened to be an impressive one for Jankovic, who was reborn in the American desert, where she managed to overcome her tempestuous 12-month injury plague to reach the final of the tournament. The past year saw her drop from world No. 6 to No. 21 but she will now return to the Top 20. It will also serve as a confidence boost for the next few months.

“I was limping three days before the tournament started,” Jankovic said, referring to a hip injury she suffered recently in Doha. “I was actually in doubt if I could even play. When I came to these courts, on the first day I hadn’t hit a ball for 10 days. I was hitting, but I was standing. I was not moving.

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