World No 1 Nadal defeated Indian qualifier Somdev Devvarman 7-5, 6-4 while 16-time major winner Federer also faced a stubborn opponent in American Ryan Harrison before he pulled off a 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 win
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World No 1 Nadal defeated Indian qualifier Somdev Devvarman 7-5, 6-4 while 16-time major winner Federer also faced a stubborn opponent in American Ryan Harrison before he pulled off a 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 win.
"All matches are different for sure," Nadal said. "He (Somdev) did well. He is a good player."
Devvarman, who is the first Indian player to reach the fourth round at this desert venue, said he felt comfortable on centre court. "I was pleased with the way I competed. I wasn't over-awed by the situation or the guy I was playing against," Devvarman said. "It was a great experience to play the No 1 player in the world," he said.
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