Thiem denies Federer sixth ATP Indian Wells Masters title eNCA
"I think it's not my right to congratulate you, you have 88 more titles than me," Thiem told Federer as he accepted the trophy.But he was under attack early, saving three break points before succumbing on a fourth in the second game as Federer raced to a 3-0 lead.
Federer led 4-1 before Thiem clawed a break back, but Federer responded with another hard-won break for a 5-3 lead and captured the set with a service winner.But Thiem was not about to go quietly, breaking Federer for a 3-1 lead as the Swiss suddenly couldn't put a first serve in.An authoritative hold put Thiem up 4-1 and on the way to forcing the third set.
"It's been a great week for me, even though it didn't work out," Federer said."Congratulations to Dominic -- wonderful week and great play at the end. You deserved it."
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