Jannik Sinner wins his maiden Indian Wells title with a straight-sets victory over Daniil Medvedev, while Aryna Sabalenka clinches the women’s crown after a dramatic comeback against Elena Rybakina.
Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal questioned the decision of postponing the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells at the eleventh hour.
The Nadal-Federer match will be the 39th between the two all-time greats and their ninth consecutive contest on hard courts.
Serena beat Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan in the opening round.
Venus is the oldest in women's single draw at 2018 Indian Wells.
At 35, Federer is the oldest ATP player to win one of the elite Masters titles.
Federer, a four-time Indian Wells champion , will take on 17th-seeded American Jack Sock in the semis.
Vesnina will now play Frenchwoman Kristina Mladenovic for a place in the final.
Vesnina will now play Frenchwoman Kristina Mladenovic for a place in the final.
Kyrgios advances to the quarterfinals, where he will face Roger Federer.
