For the first time since the Australian Open, the "Big 4" are playing on the same tournament - at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. With the exception of World No. 4 Andy Murray whose best showing here is a semifinal appearance two years ago, the men's top players have won in the desert. No. 3 seed Novak Djokovic is the defending champion, top-ranked Nadal won in 2007, while World No. 2 Roger Federer achieved a three-peat from 2004-2006.
Nadal and Djokovic could meet in the semis, while Federer and Murray are in the same half of the draw.
Federer, who just announced in his official website that he and girlfriend Mirka are expecting their first baby this summer, is playing his first tournament after losing the Australian Open final to his rival Nadal. As of March 9th, Rafa leads Roger by 3,360 ranking points:
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Tennis-fun predicts that Federer is going to win at Indian Wells. He is the lone member of the "Big 4" without a title this year. Murray already has two titles, adding Rotterdam to his collection where he beat an injured Nadal in the final last month. Djokovic won his first title this season at Dubai earlier this month.
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