Indian Wells: Federer eliminated in the 3rd round

Our favorite tennis player Roger Federer has been eliminated yesterday, Tuesday March 16, during the 3rd round of the Indian Wells Tournament, in the United States. The world number one was indeed defeated 5-7, 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) by Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis. Baghdatis prevailed after facing three match points, two in the second set and one in the final set, where Roger Federer led 4-1. It should be noted that THE Basel had not failed in this way before., that is, to lose despite having a match point in his favor, since 2006 and the Rome final lost against Rafael Nadal.

«"This is a great victory. I'm happy to be back on the courts and enjoying myself."», "That's to be expected," said the Cypriot. "After such a prestigious victory, which is none other than his first ever win against a world number one!" Baghdatis, the No. 27 seed, will therefore face Spaniard Tommy Robredo (No. 18) today. in the eighth finals.