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Stan Wawrinka claims straight sets win over Philipp Kohlschreiber in Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 13:  Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland plays a forehand against Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany in their third round match during
Image: Stan Wawrinka is through to the next round after defeating Philipp Kohlschreiber

Stan Wawrinka is feeling positive after easing his way through to the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

The third seed needed just an hour and 18 minutes to get past Philipp Kohlschreiber 7-5 6-3 and will now face Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka in the last 16.

The Swiss' half of the draw is wide open after the shock early exit of world number one Andy Murray and he will be eyeing just a second Masters 1000 title at the end of the week.

"It was a really good match. I'm very happy. I was serving well. I think I'm moving better and better, and it's all positive so far," Wawrinka said.

It looked as if Tomas Berdych was going to be Wawrinka's next opponent, but the Czech player suffered a shocking capitulation against Nishioka.

Kerber battles past Parmentier
Kerber battles past Parmentier

Angelique Kerber booked her place in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells

Berdych was leading 6-1 5-2 and had a match point before disintegrating to a 1-6 7-6 (7/5) 6-4 loss to the lucky loser.

Eighth seed Dominic Thiem dropped just five games in a 6-1 6-4 success over Mischa Zverev while David Goffin defeated Albert Ramos-Vinolas 7-6 (7/3) 6-4.

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Pablo Cuevas beat Fabio Fognini 6-1 6-4 and Gael Monfils got the better of John Isner 6-2 6-4 in an entertaining clash.

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