5 of Roger Federer's best matches in 2017

3) Indian Wells vs Rafael Nadal

The fourth-round match at Indian Wells had all the makings of a final showdown - Rafa against Roger.

Everyone was expecting a hotly-contested encounter, as the conditions were perfect from Rafa's perspective with a slow court to play on. He could utilise more forehand top spin while also testing just how good Federer was with his backhand returns.

However, this match was over in an hour. Federer had dismantled his long-time nemesis with a 6-2, 6-3 victory, proving that his success at the Australian Open was not just a one-off, but he had indeed turned a corner on the experienced Spaniard.

Federer was too good on the day for Nadal, despite many suggesting it'd be a close-fought battle