Murray beats Federer at Indian Wells

Andy Murray beat Roger Federer for the 4th time in succession with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 win to reach the final of the ATP Masters at Indian Wells. He was flawless in the first set, dropping only 3 points in total on his serve. Federer predictably came back fighting to win the second but in my opinion two shots from Andy Murray in the third, the kind of shots that just make you gasp knocked the stuffing from Federer.
The first was an amazing half volley drop shot which left his opponent standing still and the second was a reaction return from a smash of Federer that ended up passing him. An outstanding match for Murray and he now faces either Nadal or Andy Roddick in Sunday's Final.

But the final was not good for Murray fans...sorry

Top seed Rafael Nadal overpowered British world number four Andy Murray 6-1 6-2 with a ruthless display of hardcourt tennis to win the ATP title at Indian Wells on Sunday.

The Spanish left-hander produced some superb form on a windy day in the California desert, dictating most of the rallies from the baseline before wrapping up victory in 80 minutes.

World number one Nadal, the champion here in 2007, broke Murray in the fourth and sixth games to sweep through the opening set in 41 minutes at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
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The Australian Open champion again broke the Scot in the fifth game of the second, working his opponent from side to side in a well-constructed rally before whipping a forehand crosscourt winner into open space.

Murray was broken for a fourth time in the seventh game when he netted a forehand and Nadal comfortably held serve in the eighth to clinch his 13th Masters Series title.