Kerber survives a bit of a scare

INDIAN WELLS, California - Angelique Kerber might yet celebrate her return to No 1 with an Indian Wells title after battling past Pauline Parmentier 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 on Monday to reach the fourth round.

Parmentier, the world No 62 from France, had the two-time Grand Slam champion from Germany on the ropes with a break and a 4-1 lead in the third set.

But Kerber fought back with a break in the seventh game and another in a marathon 11th game that gave her a 6-5 lead and a chance to serve for the match.