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 | Federer, Djokovic and Nadal remain in Indian Wells, Roddick dropped17-03-2011 |
Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and champion of the Australian Open - Novak Djokovic, ranked in the quarterfinals of the strong international tennis tournament in Indian Wells with a prize fund 3.645 million dollars. Dropped from the race No. 8-seeded Andy Roddick in men.
Djokovic increase its perfect series of early season wins to 15:0, having defeated with 6:0, 6:1 fellow from Serbia - Victor Troizk. Rafael Nadal, who is No. 1 in the world does need a 7:5, 6:4 over Indian qualifier Somdev Devarman.
Seeded second-seeded Roger Federer, who can improve the record with the fourth Indian Wells title, had to give the best of themselves against 18-year-old American Ryan Harrison. However, Federer managed to take the first set tiebreak and then winning four points, then won with 6:3 second.
"Harrison made a very tough match for me. He was truly a very dangerous and I think that has a great future ahead, "said the winner of 16 titles Grand Slam tournaments.
Known for her powerful serve Andy Roddick was the only male tennis player of the scheme, which allowed the big surprise of the second round. He lost 3:6 with the first set against Frenchman Richard Gasquet, the latter came to the tiebreak. American, however, failed to cope with the aggressive play of their opponents, winning only five out of hand.
Gasquet in the quarterfinals will play against Djokovic, Nadal is against Croat Ivo Karlovic, who won with 7:6 (7), 6:2 against Albert Montanes and Federer plays against compatriot Stanislas Wawrinka. He removed cheha after Tomas Berdych 3:6,
6:4, 6:4.osledniyat quarterfinal oppose Argentine Juan Martin del Potro and Spaniard Tommy Robredo.