Nishikori also started slow but eventually progressed to round of 64 in four sets

French Open: Murray, Wawrinka advance, Zverev crashes out

Nadal's victory marked the second straight year he has vanquished his fellow Spaniard in the third round at Indian Wells

Rafael Nadal powers past Verdasco to reach last 16 at Indian Wells

The world number one won his first title of the season, having bowed out early from last month's Australian Open

World number one Andy Murray beat Pouille in straight sets, while unseeded Verdasco beat Hasse in the other semi-final

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