Federer: There was no extra pressure

Rodger Federer insisted he felt under no extra pressure attempting to create history after he crashed out of the Masters Series at the hands of lucky loser Guillermo Canas in Indian Wells.

The world number one needed six more wins to break Guillermo Vilas’ record of 46 consecutive ATP victories but his bid was ended on 41 as Argentine Canas triumphed 7-5 6-2 in the second-round clash.