Novak Djokovic hits a backhand volley to Milos Raonic in the men's final at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Sunday in Indian Wells Paul Stastny Womens Jersey , California. Photo: AFP World No.1 Novak Djokovic produced sublime form to clinch an -unprecedented fifth men's title at Indian Wells with a 6-2, 6-0 demolition of big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic in the men's final on Sunday.
The 28-year-old Serb broke his out-of-sorts opponent twice in the first set and three times in the second to wrap up victory in one hour 17 minutes on a blazing hot afternoon at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California.
Australian Open champion -Djokovic improved his stellar record for the year to 22-1 as he tied Rafael Nadal with a -record-equaling 27th ATP Masters 1000 crown. He improved his career record at Indian Wells to 46-6.
Djokovic, who beat longtime rival Nadal 7-6 (75), 6-2 in the semifinals Dmitrij Jaskin Womens Jersey , also maintained his perfect record against Raonic as he won their sixth -career meeting.
"Best match of the tournament for me today and probably the worst for Milos," Djokovic, an 11-time Grand Slam singles champion, told ESPN -after the trophy presentation. "He was not feeling his best and I wish him a speedy recovery."
The Canadian was sidelined in February because of a groin injury that helped end his run in the semifinals of the Australian Open Alexander Steen Womens Jersey , where he lost to Andy Murray in five sets.
In the women's final, former world No.1 Victoria Azarenka took advantage of an error-prone display by Serena Williams to win her second Indian Wells title with a 6-4, 6-4 victory.
The 26-year-old Belarusian broke the top-seeded American once in the opening set and twice in the second -before wrapping up the win in just -under 90 minutes in front of a stunned crowd.
Williams was also emotional, having won at Indian Wells in 1999 and 2001 before taking a self-imposed 14-year -exile from the event amid allegations of racial abuse from fans after her sister Venus withdrew minutes before their semifinal showdown.
"It was really hard Brayden Schenn Womens Jersey , the last moment I had here wasn't the greatest moment, so thank you so much," the 34-year-old told the crowd.
"Thank you so much for the cheers. I can't tell you how much it means to me."
Mats Hummels of Borussia Dortmund controls the ball during their German Bundesliga match against Eintracht Frankfurt on May 7 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Photo: CFP
Bayern Munich's dual signings of Renato Sanches and Mats Hummels this week managed to simultaneously strengthen their Champions League challenge while potentially weakening Borussia Dortmund for next season's Bundesliga campaign.
Eleven days before Bayern face Dortmund in the German Cup final in Berlin Scottie Upshall Womens Jersey , the Bavarian giants announced they have signed Germany center back Hummels from the only club to challenge them domestically this season.
The 27-year-old is the third big name Bayern have lured from Dortmund in three years after Mario Goetze in 2013 and Robert Lewandowski in 2014.
Dortmund were already battling to keep defensive midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, linked to Manchester City, and Chelsea target Henrikh Mkhitaryan, while striker Pierre--Emerick Aubameyang is being courted by Europe's top clubs.
Now they have lost their captain.
The Dortmund defense will cope without Hummels Joel Edmundson Womens Jersey , but he is just one more name who has walked out in the direction of Munich.
Less than 40 minutes after Bayern announced they had signed teenage talent Sanches from Benfica for 35 million euros ($40 million), the Hummels deal was confirmed after weeks of speculation.
The double signings show Bayern's intent to win the Champions League for the sixth time.
The Bavarians are smarting from last week's defeat to Atletico Madrid, their third straight exit to Spanish opposition at the semifinal stage in Europe.
Hummels hastily left the Dortmund training ground 20 minutes after his transfer was announced.
"After eight and a half years here, it was not an easy decision to make Carl Gunnarsson Womens Jersey ," he said in a statement on the club's website.
"I was always proud to wear the Borussia Dortmund shirt and be part of this exceptional team.
"Before I return to my hometown, we all have the big goal of bringing the German Cup trophy to Dortmund.
"For that I will give my all."
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Having grown up in Munich and come up through Bayern's youth academy, Hummels is simply returning to the club he left Dortmund for, on loan Authentic Vladimir Sobotka Jersey , in 2008.
The 4.2 million euros Dortmund later paid for him in 2009 is dwarfed by the 38 million Bayern will reportedly pay to sign him back.
It's a similar fee to the 37 million Goetze cost three years ago before Lewandowski left on a free transfer.
Hummels returns as a World Cup winner.
He won the 2011 Bundesliga title, then the 2012 German league and cup double with Dortmund before losing 2-1 in the 2013 Champions League final - to Bayern.
Had they waited 12 months, Bayern would have signed Hummels on a free transfer.
He will partner Jerome Boateng at center back in front of Manuel Neuer in the core of the Germany defense which won the 2014 World Cup.
But after being jeered 10 days ago by home fans in Dortmund's 5-1 routing of Wolfsburg, Hummels can expect to run another gauntlet at Borussia's Signal Iduna Park in his last home game against Cologne on Saturday.
CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has asked Dortmund fans to show respect.
"We wish Authentic Colton Parayko Jersey , both for him and Borussia Dortmund, that during his final weeks in the black-and-yellow shirt, he will get the recognition he deserves and leaves with the German Cup in Dortmund's hands," said Watzke optimistically.
Hummels wants to sign off his eight and a half years by seeing Dortmund win the German Cup at the expense of his future employers.