The Roger Federer renaissance continues as he beat Stan Wawrinka 6-4 7-5 to win the BNP Paribas Open to win his 90th career title at Indian Wells. People see Federer winning the BNP Paribas Open as a sign that Federer is all set for the big Wimbledon Grand Slam which will take place in a few weeks time.
In what was a tight match, Federer took the first set 6-4 against his good friend Wawrinka. His backhands were particularly impressive and then took the second set 7-5 to seal the deal and win the trophy. (Twittersphere reacts to Federer winning the BNP Paribas Open)
Here is how the Twittersphere reacted to Federer winning the BNP Paribas Open !
ALSO READ : Stan Warwinka calls Roger Federer an asshole !
At age of 35, Roger Federer is oldest player ever to win an ATP Masters (34yo Andre Agassi at Cincinnati 2004). Beats Stan Wawrinka 6-4 7-5.
— Stuart Fraser (@stu_fraser) March 19, 2017
Sunday vibes pic.twitter.com/u3236pMbZs
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) March 20, 2017
Roger Federer is invincible. There's no end to this phenomenal athlete's achievements. A god amongst men.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) March 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/BenRothenberg/status/843602168745746432
Federer wins BNP Paribas Open for 5th time, beating Wawrinka 6-4, 7-5. Oldest man, at 35, to win a Masters 1000 singles title
— Christopher Clarey (@christophclarey) March 19, 2017
CHAMP! Federer continues to dominate in 2017 and beats Wawrinka 6-4, 7-5 to win the 1st M1000 of the year in Indian Wells [getty] pic.twitter.com/1HrV6he8Jb
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) March 19, 2017
Titles won after turning 30:
Federer 22
Connors 14
Ferrer 12
Lendl 8
Wawrinka 6
McEnroe 5
Karlovic 4
Vilas 3
Sampras 1— Luigi Gatto (@LuisGatTWI) March 19, 2017
I'm sorry, Stan. Don't cry. You'll always have Monte Carlo. #Wawrinka lost to #Federer #IndianWells
— Fiona da Wabbitt (@cocolechat) March 19, 2017
https://twitter.com/TenisKanali/status/843606042525208582
Wawrinka: “I would like to congratulate Roger, he’s laughing, he’s an asshole [both laugh].”
— Roger Federer Live (@FedererLive) March 19, 2017
More reactions on the next page!
https://twitter.com/dm_mauron/status/843230153836826624
#Video #SportsCenter Federer sacó a pasear a Wawrinka por toda la cancha. ¡Obviamente, el punto fue de él! https://t.co/keHLw8PfgJ
— SportsCenter (@SC_ESPN) March 19, 2017
Celebriamo il nostro dio. #Federer #federerwawrinka #indianwells pic.twitter.com/ClrDdSF02f
— Papa Luciano (@orfanolorenzo) March 19, 2017
ATP top 10 on Monday:
1. Murray
2. Djokovic
3. Wawrinka
4. Nishikori
5. Raonic
6. Federer
7. Nadal
8. Thiem
9. Čilić
10.Tsonga— . (@returnofserve) March 19, 2017
Most wins for Federer against a opponent:
22 vs Djokovic
21 vs Roddick
20 vs Wawrinka
19 vs Davydenko
18 vs Hewitt
17 vs Berdych— Roger Laver (@DonaldTendulkar) March 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/romelfederer/status/843605876875452416
https://twitter.com/SportsbookBTC/status/843607193144311808
Federer campeón en Indian Wells,tras vencer en la final a Stan Wawrinka. Casi 36 años. El mejor de todos los tiempos.
— Pablo Santana (@PDarias83) March 19, 2017
GM! Federer beats Wawrinka to claim his 90th ATP title, and becomes oldest player to win a Masters tournament. https://t.co/iNMUpD3jTx
— Rob Pouw (@rapouw) March 19, 2017
