Los Angeles Times

Dominic Thiem tops Roger Federer for BNP Paribas Open title

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. - Two drop shots, two shots among the hundreds that Roger Federer hit during his stroll to the finals of the BNP Paribas Open, made the difference between the Swiss master capturing a record sixth championship here and Austria's Dominic Thiem instead clutching the victor's trophy and joking he was now merely 88 titles behind Federer on the career wins list. "It's unreal," Thiem marveled after his 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 triumph at Indian Wells Tennis Garden, the 12th title of his career.

It certainly was unexpected, this breaching of

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times4 min read
Tyler Glasnow Dominates And Max Muncy Hits Three Home Runs In Dodgers’ Blowout Win
LOS ANGELES — As much as it pained Kyle Snyder to see Tyler Glasnow traded from Tampa Bay to the Los Angeles Dodgers last December, the Rays pitching coach predicted the move would benefit the 6-foot-8 right-hander from Santa Clarita. “I genuinely th
Los Angeles Times2 min read
California Roads Damaged By Storms Could Get Help With Gov. Newsom's Emergency Declaration
LOS ANGELES — Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency Friday to help fund badly needed repairs of roads battered during this year's storms, including scenic Topanga Canyon Boulevard that was blocked by millions of tons of debris. The govern
Los Angeles Times2 min read
Bodies Found In Baja California During Search For Missing Tourists, Mexican Officials Say
MEXICO CITY — Mexican officials said three bodies have been found in the same remote stretch of Baja California where two Australian brothers and their American friend went missing last week while on a surf trip. The bodies were recovered south of th

Related Books & Audiobooks