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With Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray among those on the sidelines and Novak Djokovic a shadow of his former self, the dream final when the 2018 BNP Paribas Open began was Roger Federer vs. Juan Martin Del Potro. Nine days later, that dream is now a realty.
It was by no means a flawless final, but Sunday's showdown between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer brought an appropriate end to what was a thrilling fortnight at the BNP Paribas Open.
The majority of fans--tournament owner Larry Ellison included--were undoubtedly crushed when an anticipated semifinal showdown between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal came oh so close to becoming a reality...only to be denied.