Novak Djokovic began his Indian Wells title-defense campaign on a strong note by beating Cypriot old hand Marcos Baghdatis in straight sets on Saturday night. Also advancing to the third round on Saturday was world no.4 Andy Murray, Kei Nishikori, Milos Raonic, David Ferrer, Ernests Gulbis, Bernard Tomic, John Isner, Thanasi Kokkinakis and Philipp Kohlschreiber. Among women, the major news concerned the second round victories for No. 2 seed Maria Sharapova and No. 32 Victoria Azarenka. The two former champions will now meet each other in a highly awaited third-round match.