Djokovic advances at Indian Wells

Dhaka – World number one Novak Djokovic booked his third round spot in the Indian Wells hardcourt tennis tournament Sunday, fending off Bjorn Fratangelo in three sets, 2-6, 6-1, 6-2.The defending two-time champ Djokovic has now won 12 consecutive matches in Indian Wells and is trying to become the first player in tournament history to claim five titles.

After the victory in difficult, windy conditions, Djokovic next faces German Philipp Kohlschreiber who swept past Denis Kudla 6-0, 6-1. (BSS/AFP)