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Roger Federer bosses Tomas Berdych to reach Indian Wells semi-finals

Roger Federer eases into the semi-finals at Indian Wells by dispatching of Tomas Berdych in straight sets.

Roger Federer reached the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Open this evening by dispatching of Tomas Berdych in just over an hour.

The four-time champion edged a tight first set at Indian Wells before blowing his Czech opponent away in the second to record a 6-4 6-0 victory.

Only three points were won against the serve during the opening four games as each player made confident starts.

Federer passed up a break point opportunity in game five, but would not let Berdych slip out of his grasp again as he broke at the next attempt on his way to clinching the set.

The second was a procession as the Swiss maestro found his range from the back of the court to punish Berdych's poor first-serve percentage and wrap up a comfortable victory in 70 minutes.

The world number two will face the winner of tonight's match between Rafael Nadal and Milos Raonic in the last four.

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