Djokovic and Federer set for Indian Wells showdown

Matthew Rogerson

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Novak Djokovic will meet Roger Federer in the BNP Paribas Open final for the second year running after both eased through their last-four matches.

World number one Djokovic saw off Andy Murray 6-2 6-3 in Saturday's first semi-final at Indian Wells, before Federer gave himself the opportunity to avenge his defeat in the 2014 showpiece by beating Milos Raonic 7-5 6-4.

Djokovic was rarely troubled by an out-of-sorts Murray in his 88 minutes on court, breaking the Scot - who he has now beaten in all six of their meetings since the 2013 Wimbledon final - three times to remain on course for a fourth title at Indian Wells.

The Serb said: "I made a crucial break at the start and Andy was not at his best.

"He made a lot of unforced errors and his first-serve percentage was low [40 per cent]."

Federer was made to work slightly harder for his victory over Raonic, the Canadian saving break point in the fifth game of the opener only to drop serve in the penultimate game to lose it 7-5.

A break for Federer in the opening game of the second set the 17-time slam winner on his way, with sixth seed Raonic unable to wrestle the match back in his direction despite serving nine aces overall.

The world's top two best players will now meet for a second final appearance of 2015 after Federer edged their match in Dubai last month. 

Matthew Rogerson