Third-seeded Serb Novak Djokovic captured his third career ATP Masters Series title as he defeated unseeded American Mardy Fish 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in two hours and four minutes in the Pacific Life Open men’s final in Indian Wells.
It is the first Pacific Life Open title for the Djokovic, who finished as runner-up to Rafael Nadal in last year’s final, and his third ATP Masters Series shield (3-1 in finals), adding to his wins last year in Miami and Montreal.
With the title win, Djokovic moves within 425 points of No. 2 Rafael Nadal in the South African Airways ATP Rankings (from 850 coming into Indian Wells).
Stanford ATP Doubles Race leaders Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram, the No. 4 seeds, defeated No. 3 seeds Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjic 6-4, 6-4 to clinch their 12th title as a duo. It is their team’s second ATP Masters Series title, having won their first last August in Cincinnati.
