Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates after winning the first set against Kevin Anderson of South Africa during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 13, 2014 in Indian Wells, California. PHOTO: AFP
Roger Federer kept his bid for a fifth Indian Wells ATP Masters title on track Thursday with a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Kevin Anderson.
The 32-year-old Swiss great needed just 69 minutes to book his berth in the final four, where he’ll face Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov.
“You know, I gave myself chances and started with a few more returns in play at five-all,” said Federer. “I also felt more involved in the match at that point, feeling good movement-wise, feeling good absorbing his pace. It was a really good match for me.”
Dolgopolov also used a stellar return game to neutralize the power of Milos Raonic in a 6-3, 6-4 quarter-final win over the big-serving Canadian.
“I’m quite pleased how I anticipated on his serve and have seen the toss of the ball and was really concentrated to get those serves back,” said Dolgopolov.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 15th, 2014.
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