Indian Wells: Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 6-2 to successfully defend his Indian Wells crown and claim his 50th career ATP title on Sunday.


Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Roger Federer of Switzerland pose for photographers after the final on day fourteen of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Pic/AFP 

The 27-year-old world number one from Serbia also captured his fourth Indian Wells crown and is now tied with world number two Federer for the most men's titles in the California desert. "The trophy is very heavy," Djokovic told the crowd as he celebrated adding to the titles he won in 2008 and 2011 as well as last year.