Novak DjokovicWin the BNP Paris Open Title

Novak Djokovic reaction  to  his title.

World number one Novak Djokovic recovered from a second-set battle to beat Roger Federer 6-3 6-7 (5-7) 6-2 in the BNP Paribas Open final.

The Serb had dominated the opening set at Indian Wells but the Swiss rallied in the second set, coming from a break down to win the tie-break.

Djokovic, 27, seemed rattled both by Federer and the crowd in the decider.

But he regained his composure to win his 50th career title and his fourth Indian Wells crown.

"All the hard work I have done in the off-season has paid off," eight-time grand slam title-winner Djokovic in a monitored  interviewed  with BBC Sport.

"Nothing has been handed to me. I had to earn this, to fight for it with all the commitment to my everyday routine with my team. Hopefully I can use this confidence for the rest of the season. It's a great start."

Djokovic came into the match full of confidence, having swept past Andy Murray in the semi-final, and he showed his intent with the first break-point opportunity in the fourth game of the match.

Federer rescued that situation but two games later, Djokovic went 40-0 up on the Swiss player's serve and although Federer saved the three break points, including with an ace at 30-40, Djokovic set up another chance and sealed it with an angled passing shot which Federer steered wide.

"I would like to congratulate Novak on a great final and a wonderful tournament," 17-time grand slam champion Federer told Sky Sports 3.

"It's a great start to the season and I hope we can play some more this year."

Source:BBC