At 31, Ivan Ljubicic says he's playing better than ever, and he showed it Saturday with a victory over Rafael Nadal for a berth in the Indian Wells Masters 1000 final. "It was great, great match," former world number three Ljubicic said of his 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/1) triumph over the world number three. "Probably the best I ...

INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Ivan Ljubicic played the match of his life to upset third seed and holder Rafa Nadal 3-6 6-4 7-6 on Saturday and reach the final of the Indian Wells ATP tournament. The big-serving Croat, seeded 20th, recovered from a set down before crunching a forehand down the line to clinch the tiebreak 7-1 and seal victory ...

Croatian veteran Ivan Ljubicic rallied for a 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/1) triumph over world number three Rafael Nadal on Saturday to reach the final of the Indian Wells Masters 1000. Ljubicic, a former world number three now ranked 26th in the world, denied Nadal a shot at a repeat title and a third in four years. The Croatian, who ...

Robin Soderling denied Andy Murray a return trip to the Indian Wells Masters 1000 final, ousting the Briton in straight sets to set up a semi-final showdown with Andy Roddick. Sixth-seeded Soderling defeated Murray 6-1, 7-6 (7/4), his booming serves and powerful groundstrokes giving the Briton no chance to work his way into the match. Roddick, seeded seventh, continued ...