Miami Open 2017: 5 reasons Roger Federer could win the Sunshine Double

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Novak Djokovic of Serbia is congratulated after winning in his semi final match against Roger Federer (L) of Switzerland during day 11 of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images) — Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are the only two active players to have completed the Sunshine Double

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INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 15: Rafael Nadal of Spain congratulates Roger Federer of Switzerland during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 15, 2017 in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Perhaps Frances Tiafoe was a new opponent for Roger Federer – but the Swiss is now up against Argentine ace Juan Martin del Potro, a player Federer has beaten with routine ease in 15 of their 20 matches so far.

They have not played each other since 2013 – so this will be a big meeting for both players, especially considering their respective returns to stunning form.

Interestingly, all of their past five meetings have been on indoor hard courts – with Del Potro winning three. But Federer has won every contest they have had on outdoor hard courts, which is the surface the Miami Open is played on.

Federer is then up against Stan Wawrinka – and if fans and players have their way, sets up yet another final against Rafael Nadal – both of whom he beat in quick succession on multiple occasions this year.

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