Roger Federer made quick work of Ivan Dodig on Monday, keeping his Indian Wells title defence on track with a 6-3, 6-1 third-round victory over the 60th-ranked Croatian.
Federer needed just 61 minutes to seal the victory - abetted somewhat by Dodig’s six double-faults, the last of which came on match point.
The quick finish may have been a godsend for the Swiss great, who said he “tweaked” his back late in the match.
However, Federer said he fully expected to be fit enough to continue his pursuit of a first title of this year.
“I’m not too worried,” Federer said. “I have gone through it so many times where you feel a little tweak. You might play next day. Now this time around I have a day off, extra time.
“From that standpoint I’m not worried at all.”