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 | Perfect Federer and Djokovic in Indian Wells, Roddick also continues16-03-2011 |
World number 2 and 3 Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic not met any difficulties in their matches in the third round of Masters Series tournaments in Indian Wells and qualified for the knockout round.
Djokovic record 16th straight victory, allowing only one game of the Latvian Ernests Gulbis in the success with 6:0, 6:1. Champion of the latest edition of the Australian Open behind with his 00:40 in the opening service game, but from there onwards totally outplayed his opponent.
"He is unpredictable and has a very strong hit from the baseline, but when I was impatient, makes lots of mistakes. I just kept the ball in court and I changed the tempo. He obviously did not feel well on the court, "Djokovic said after the match that lasted only 54 minutes.
"I and my dream for a better start to the year. Played great tennis, the best in my career. I try to play better and better with every match and maintain a high level, "added the Serb.
In the next round Djokovic will face his compatriot Victor Troizk which remove Michael Lyodra 6:3, 6:3.
World number two Roger Federer was also more convincing in the third round and beat Juan Ignacio Cela with 6:0, 6:2 for 58 minutes. Federer, who is three-time winner in Indian Wells, will face American Ryan Harrison of the second round. Harrison deal with Milos Raonich in three sets.
The eighth placed in the main draw Andy Roddick also showed solid play to eliminate his countryman John Isnar with 7:5, 6:2. Roddick realizes the three possibilities for a breakthrough that opened up before him and lost only seven points on serve in their own game that lasted an hour and 7 minutes.
"It's hard to play CPEhim because the voltage is on me, but I like it. One of the things that motivates me is fighting to keep their place, "said Roddick after the match.
"To make three of three break opportunities against him is not normal. I was trying to score in the game and returning to do what I can. That was enough, "the best American player, who last year reached the finals of the tournament.
In the next round he will play against Frenchman Richard Gasquet, who beat Jurgen Melzer of 6:1, 6:3. The other results: Berdych - Bellucci 6:3, 6:2; Wawrinka - Cilic 7:5, 6:3.