Federer reaches Indian Wells finals

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World number one Roger Federer advanced to the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open with a 7-5 6-4 victory over Jeremy Chardy on Wednesday.

The 36-year-old surrendered just three points on serve in the opening set and took control of the second with a cross-court backhand winner that broke Chardy when tied at 4-4. “I like his play.

He hits it big, has a big serve, big forehand,” said Federer, a five-time champion at Indian Wells.