Dominic Thiem beats Federer to win Indian Wells title
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Dominic Thiem claimed his first Masters 1000 title after coming from a set down to defeat Roger Federer 3-6 6-3 7-5 and win the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday in Indian Wells. Momentum swung in Thiem’s favour in the deciding set when he smacked a forehand winner down the line to break Federer who was eyeing 6th Indian Wells title and take a 6-5 lead. Thiem will now rise four places to a career-high world number four.