Roger Federer wins another title at Indian Wells

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Roger Federer is on a roll again, and Victoria Azarenka can’t be stopped, either.


They each won titles in straight sets at the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday and earned matching US$1-million paychecks, the richest in tournament history.



INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Roger Federer defeated John Isner 7-6 (7), 6-3 to win his record fourth BNP Paribas Open title Sunday, avenging a loss to the American who beat him in Davis Cup play.


Victoria Azarenka routed Maria Sharapova 6-2, 6-3 for the women’s title in the WTA Tour’s first final between the No. 1 and No. 2 players since 2008.


Federer and Azarenka each earned US$1-million, the richest winner’s checks in the tournament’s history. The runners-up earned $500,000 each.


Federer improved to 39-2 since last year’s U.S. Open, with his only losses to No. 2 Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals of the Australian Open and the 11th-ranked Isner, who won on the Swiss star’s home turf last month. Federer, ranked third, avenged both those defeats in consecutive days at Indian Wells, putting away Nadal in the rain-delayed semi-finals Saturday and then Isner.


Federer’s victory tied him with Nadal for most ATP World Tour Masters 1000 career titles at 19. Federer won three straight titles here from 2004-06 and his fourth snapped a tie with Jimmy Connors and Michael Chang.



Isner had a breakthrough two weeks in the desert, beating top-ranked Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals to reach his first Masters 1000 final. That assured him of entering the top 10 for the first time at No. 10 when the latest rankings come out Monday.


The big-serving American actually had three fewer aces than Federer’s seven, with his fastest serve clocked at 135 mph. Federer broke him on Isner’s netted backhand volley to go up 4-3 in the second, then closed out the match on Isner’s forehand that landed in the net.

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It seems when it comes to Roger 30 really is just a number.  Congrats on #73 Rog!.  2012 is definitely your year! :).