Rafael Nadal battles through injury to set up Indian Wells semi-final clash with Roger Federer Rafael Nadal will face Roger Federer for the first time since 2017 in Indian Wells The Spaniard defied more knee problems to defeat Karen Khachanov He had to take a medical time-out before battling to a 7-6, 7-6 victory
By Press Association Sport Staff
Published: 23:52 GMT, 15 March 2019 | Updated: 23:52 GMT, 15 March 2019
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Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will meet for the first time since 2017 in Indian Wells after the Spaniard defied more knee problems to defeat Karen Khachanov.
Nadal took a medical time-out after the third game of the second set to have tape applied under his right knee and looked in serious discomfort before battling to a 7-6, 7-6 victory, saving a set point to avoid being pushed to a decider.
Federer, who is looking to follow up his 100th title in Dubai last month, had a
