Nadal wins second round in Indian Wells, Federer rematch looms


  • Tennis
  • Monday, 13 Mar 2017

Mar 12, 2017; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Guido Pella (ARG) during his second round match against Rafael Nadal (not pictured) in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Nadal won 6-3, 6-2. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal are on course for another showdown after winning their opening matches at the BNP Paribas Open in the California desert on Sunday.

Less than two months after Federer claimed an 18th major title in a classic Australian Open final, the two great rivals could meet again, this time in the fourth round at Indian Wells.

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