Roger Federer is on a roll again, and Victoria Azarenka can’t be stopped, either.
They each won titles in straight sets at the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday and earned matching $1 million paychecks, the richest in tournament history.
Federer defeated John Isner 7-6 (7), 6-3 for his record fourth title at Indian Wells, avenging a loss to the American who beat him in Davis Cup play.
Azarenka routed Maria Sharapova 6-2, 6-3 in the WTA Tour’s first final between the No. 1 and No. 2 players since 2008.
Federer improved to 39-2 since last year’s U.S. Open, with his only losses to No. 2 Rafael Nadal in the semifinals of the Australian Open and the 11th-ranked Isner, who won on the Swiss star’s home turf last month.
AP
