Roger Federer defeated Tomas Berdych 6-4, 6-0 and Milos Raonic outlasted Rafael Nadal 4-6, 7-6 (10), 7-5 in a nearly three-hour marathon to set up a semi-final showdown at the BNP Paribas Open on Friday. Federer improved to 15-1 this year, with his only loss coming against Andreas Seppi in the third round of the Australian Open. Federer avenged that defeat in the same round at Indian Wells. He earned his first straight-set win over Berdych since 2011 in Paris and just his second 6-0 set ever in 19 career matches against the Czech. 'I'm not the kind of guy who takes great joy out of bageling opponents, to be honest,' said Federer, seeking a record fifth title in the desert.Roger Federer beat Tomas Berdych 6-4, 6-0 at Indian Wells MastersMilos Raonic beat Rafael Nadal 4-6, 7-6 (10), 7-5 to set up semi-finalAndy Murray plays Novak Djokovic in the other men's semi-final
It was the first time _ has lost to Federer in straight sets since 2011.