Federer Murray advances in Indian Wells

Roger Federer made his brilliant and excellent record against Fernando Gonzalez to 12-1 with a three-set conquest Wednesday and qualified for the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open.

Federer’ play spotty but excellent and sufficient enough to keep carry on his domination of his frequent opponent, ousted Gonzalez 6-3, 5-7, and 6-2. On the other hand Andy Roddick, who is the only American remaining in the singles draw, get back strongly in the third set to beat David Ferrer 7-6 (5), 3-6, 6-3. Roddick accomplished with 10 aces against his Spanish opponent in the contest played between them, who served eight of his own.

Roddick, had difficulty keeping his shots on the court in the second round when ranked No. 7 and then he obtained the limit once again in the third to pull out the match. He did with 38 unforced errors, five more than Ferrer.

Defending champion and No. 3 Novak Djokovic outlasted Stanislas Wawrinka 7-6 (7), 7-6 (6). Juan Martin Del Potro defeated John Isner 7-6 (4), 7-6 (3), and Ivan Ljubicic downed Igor Andreev 4-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4). Andy Murray too superior, stretching his well 2009 start to 18-1 when Tommy Robredo retired in the second set of their match due to the wrist injury. Murray got victory in the first set 6-2 and was up 3-0 in the second.

After losing his four-year hold on the top spot to Rafael Nadal last year Federer, ranked No. 2, was conflicting against No. 17 Gonzalez. The Chilean fought and struggled his way back into the match in the second set, overcoming initial disappointment he had vented by slamming a racket onto the court three times and shattering it. Federer, the tournament champion three successive years beginning in 2004, said he felt that he finally was able to set up some rhythm in his game after playing frequently serve and return against his first two opponents.

Federer said, “Today was a bit more baselines, even though I couldn’t discover his (Gonzalez’s) backhand”. “If you don’t find his backhand, the point is over hurriedly. He has such a massive forehand. “I’m looking ahead to playing against (Fernando) Verdasco. It’s a good thing that I’m still in the tournament and going well along with facing an opponent who actually is going to extend the rallies a little bit.”

Verdasco overcome Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 to get the quarterfinal chance against Federer. Murray, ranked No. 4, said he anticipated a hard test heading into his match against Robredo. The 21years old Scot said “I was expecting a hard and tough match. I had misplaced to Tommy two prior times I played him”. “I knew I had to be on my game.”

Murray said, he was well conscious that Robredo had a problem with his wrist, though he still seemed to be hitting the ball very well. “But spiritually and mentally, a wrist problem can be harsh and also can make ones tough during match,” Murray further said. “I know because I’ve been through it. It’s just the pain that’s there and feeling like something might happen.”

And on the women’s side, No. 6 Vera Zvonareva defeated No. 13 Caroline Wozniacki 6-4, 6-2.