Federer,Dimitrov & Haas Sing "Hard to say I'm sory"

What does Roger think after Kyrgios withdrawal

"I told Tommy [Haas, Tournament Director], when he told me in the locker room, that whatever he needs, I'm happy to do," said Federer. “If there was going to be people on court, I was happy to explain myself. Nick couldn't be here because he was ill, otherwise we'd be playing a match right now.

"I was actually really looking forward to the match. That's just how tennis goes. It's a pity, but I'm really happy with my time in Indian Wells and hopefully I'm going to play a good match tomorrow."

Result Quaterfinals (ATP) - BNP Parisbas open 2017, Indian Wells

J. Sock (17)                              6      2      6     

K. Nishikori (4) 3                     6      2      2

R. Federer (9)

N. Kyrgios (15)                              Retired

P. Carreno Busta (21)              6      3      7

P. Cuevas (27)                           1      6      6 (4)

Stan Wawrinka (3)                  6      4      7

Dominic Thiem (8)                       4      6      6

Schedule - Indian Wells 2017 - March 18, 2017

STADIUM 1
12:00 noon	ATP	9	Roger Federer (SUI)	VS	15	Nick Kyrgios (AUS)
Not Before 2:00 pm	ATP	17	Jack Sock (USA)	VS	4	Kei Nishikori (JPN)
	ATP	4	Jamie Murray (GBR) /	VS	8	Lukasz Kubot (POL) /
			Bruno Soares (BRA)			Marcelo Melo (BRA)
Not Before 7:00 pm	WTA	28	Kristina Mladenovic (FRA)	VS	14	Elena Vesnina (RUS)
	WTA	3	Karolina Pliskova (CZE)	VS	8	Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS)

Result of Quaterfinals (WTA) - Indian Wells 2017

Karolina Pliskova	7	7
Garbine Muguruza	6	6
AnastasiaPavlyuchenkova	3	2
Svetlana Kuznetsova	6	6
Caroline Wozniacki	6	6(4)	2
Kristina Mladenovic	3	7	6
Venus Williams	2	6	3
Elena Vesnina	6	4	6

Why does Federe change in approach on the backhand side?

“I think with the bigger racquet, head size, I’m definitely having an easier time to come over the return, especially, and then to stay aggressive throughout the rally,” explained Federer. “Clearly because it has more power, I have to be careful how I manage that because the ball flies out of the racquet faster than with my previous racquet.”

The journey began in 2013, with Federer experimenting with new racquet designs, but back problems curtailed that evolution. 2014 was when Federer fully embraced the 97-square-inch frame, and that has evolved into his current racquet.

What did Federer's father tell him after defeating Nadal in 4th round in Indian Well 2017?

“First thing he told me after the match was 'Great match, great backhands,” said Federer, speaking to Tennis Channel. "He's basically been the first guy to tell me, ‘Hit the backhand, damn it! Don't fall back and slice all the time."

“I think all my coaches throughout my career have told me to go more for the backhand, but I used to shank more,” added the 35 year old. “So maybe deep down I didn't always believe that I had it in the most important moments. But I think that's changing little by little, which I'm very happy about.”