Indian wells
Thiem rallies to deny Federer sixth ATP Indian Wells Masters title
Dominic Thiem earned the crucial break in the 11th game of the final set, connecting on two sharply angled passing winners off of Roger Federer drop shots.
Andreescu used creative and aggressive shot-making to defeat the German despite suffering with a troublesome right shoulder and leg cramps on a hot and sunny day in the Southern California desert.
Serbian superstar Djokovic was playing his first tournament since lifting a record seventh title in Melbourne, taking his tally of Grand Slam victories to 15.
The two raised the temperature on a cold, windy night in the California desert, trading shots from every corner of the court before Williams wrapped things up after two hours and 17 minutes
Novak Djokovic is making his first start since winning his third Grand Slam title on the trot at the Australian Open in January.
The 30-year-old, who has yet to win a title this year, will be replaced by American Jennifer Brady in the Miami tournament, which is scheduled for 21 March to 1 April.
South African tennis star Kevin Anderson continued in his rich vein of form by beating Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) in a scintillating three set match on Thursday morning.
Returning after more than a year away from the game to have a baby, Serena Williams put up a good fight, saving match point while trailing 5-2 in the second set, but her rustiness told in the end.
Djokovic’s performance in the final set against the world’s 109th-ranked player on centre court raised some eyebrows, with four-times grand slam champion Jim Courier saying the Serb had 'capitulated'.
The 35-year-old Swiss capped an impressive run in the California desert in which he did not lose a set.
The evergreen 35-year-old Swiss said Kyrgios has an unlimited future, if his heart and mind ever match his physical talent.
Fifth seed Nadal pounced on Guido Pella’s serve, breaking the Argentine five times en route to a 6-3 6-2 victory.
The 26-year-old Belarusian broke the top-seeded American once in the opening set & twice in the second.
The victory followed Novak Djokovic's triumphs at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.
The world no.1 fought off a determined challenge from the Swiss to claim back-to-back titles.
Novak Djokovic was gifted a place in the last four after his opponent pulled out with a back injury.
Andy Murray beat Frenchman Adrian Mannarino 6-3 6-3 in a landmark victory.
Nadal had trouble hitting the mark but still had enough to beat American Donald Young.
Federer launched his bid for a record fifth title at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California.