Updated On: 19 March, 2018 08:39 AM IST | Indian Wells | AFP
The Swiss superstar survived a stern test from World No. 49 Coric but managed to hold on for a 17-0 record this year, surpassing his prior career-best calendar year start in 2006 when he opened with 16 wins


Roger Federer
Roger Federer extended his season win streak to 17 matches, booking his spot in the Indian Wells Masters final by rallying past Borna Coric 5-7, 6-4, 6-4. The Swiss superstar survived a stern test from World No. 49 Coric but managed to hold on for a 17-0 record this year, surpassing his prior career-best calendar year start in 2006 when he opened with 16 wins. "It took a while to get the record," Federer said. "But I'm happy. It was a fighting match.... It didn't come easy, so I had to go get it.