The Spanish maestro came through that test 7-6 6-2 to advance to the third round of the tournament for the ninth time , bidding for his third title as the Californian event . Rafael Nadal into fourth round of Masters 1000 Series at Indian Wells after a bye . Nadal will play Ernests Gulbis of Denmark for a quarterfinal berth in hard - court event . Roger Federer also through to last 16 , where he will play Stanislas Wawrinka . Top women 's player Victoria Azarenka battles through after losing first set .
Rafael Nadal into fourth round of Masters 1000 Series at Indian Wells after a bye . Nadal will play Ernests Gulbis of Denmark for a quarterfinal berth in hard - court event . Roger Federer also through to last 16 , where he will play Stanislas Wawrinka . Top women 's player Victoria Azarenka battles through after losing first set .