2017 Indian Wells Masters: 5 players we would like to see perform

#1 Roger Federer

Federer may not be the favourite to win the Indian Wells Masters

Ever since he took a hiatus from tennis to recuperate from his injuries, everybody wanted Federer back at the ATP World Tour but none expected him to make an immediate impact. However, the Swiss maestro did surprise many as he won a fifth Australian Open title against all odds by beating long-time rival and friend, Rafael Nadal, in the final.

However, Federer followed this with a disastrous second round exit at the Dubai Tennis Championships at the hands of 116^th ranked qualifier Evgeny Donskoy in three sets. Federer has been known for consistency and longevity in his tennis career and the fans would love to see him perform at the Indian Wells Masters.

The 18-time Grand Slam winner has won a total of four titles here and since 2012, he hasn’t exited the tournament before the quarter-final stage. However, Federer has not been handed an easy draw as he will be expected to play his arch-rival, Rafael Nadal, in the fourth round.

Federer’s work may be cut out in the fourth round but given the fact that he just beat Nadal a month and a half ago, there is a good chance that Federer might prevail this time too. Nevertheless, Federer will definitely be somebody to look out for at the Indian Wells Masters and we would love to see him win a record-equaling fifth title at Indian Wells.