Federer beats Wawrinka for fifth Indian Wells title
Roger Federer claimed a record-equalling fifth ATP Indian Wells Masters title on Sunday, continuing his career resurgence with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Stanislas Wawrinka.
“It’s been just a fairytale week once again,” said Federer, who missed Indian Wells last year because of injury.
“I’m not as surprised as I was in Australia, but still this comes as a big, big surprise to me, nevertheless, to win here again and beating the players that I did and the way I did.
I couldn’t be more happy. It’s an absolute, huge start to the year for me. Last year I didn’t win any titles. I don’t think I was in any finals except maybe Brisbane last year. The change is dramatic, and it feels great.
“The goals are clearly changing after this dream start,” Federer said.
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) March 20, 2017