Thiem topples Federer for maiden Masters title; Messi magic hands Barca 4-1 victory

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Dominic Thiem claimed his first Masters 1000 title after coming from a set down to defeat Roger Federer 3-6 6-3 7-5 and win the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday in Indian Wells.

Football

Rival fans applaud as Messi scores three in 4-1 win

In a situation not often seen in football stadiums around the world, Real Betis fans joined along with Barcelona fans to cheer Lionel Messi after the Argentine superstar produced another breathtaking display, scoring a hat-trick in their 4-1 La Liga victory.

Messi himself admitted that he hadn’t received such tributes before and said that he was grateful to the fans for the gesture.

Tennis

Thiem defeats Federer to win Indian Wells Masters

Dominic Thiem fought back from a set down to defeat Roger Federer 3-6 6-3 7-5 in the final of the Indian Wells Masters, winning a Masters 1000 title for the first time in his career.

In the women’s section, 18-year-old Canadian Bianca Andreescu stunned Angelique Kerber 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 to become the first wild card entrant to win at the event.