World number one Roger Federer qualified for the final of the Indian Wells Masters for the eighth time in his career.
The Swiss Maestro beat Croatian Bora Koric 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 in the semi-finals.
Federer scored 17 consecutive unbeaten streaks since the start of the season in a breakthrough that is the best in his career.
Federer made his best start in 2006 when he averaged 16 unbeaten defeats at the start of the season on his way to ending the season with a total of 92 victories versus five defeats.
The 21-year-old Koret made his first appearance in the semi-finals of a Masters tournament.
The 36-year-old is looking for his fourth title in 2018 after winning the Hopman, Australian Open and Rotterdam Cups.
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