Federer looses Again: Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer in final

 Novak Djokovic fought back to beat Roger Federer in a deciding tie-break 3-6 6-3 7-6 (7-3) in the BNP Paribas Open final in Indian Wells.

The Serb, 26, lost the opening set but, despite not being at his best, clawed his way back to win the event for the third time.

Djokovic failed to serve out for the match at 5-4 in the third, but kept his nerve to comfortably win the tie-break.

It was revenge for his loss to Federer in Dubai last month.

Djokovic said: "It was a proud achievement. It was not just winning the trophy but the way I came back from a set down in a couple of matches. That gives me a lot of confidence.

"I said after my semi-final that very few points will decide the final and I was right." A single break decided the opening two sets, but the game burst into life in a thrilling decider.

Trailing in the final set after dropping his serve in the third game, Federer broke back to keep his hopes alive.


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