Roger relies on retro rockets

Federer flashes familiar form in nailing down fifth Indian Wells title

INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA - Forget the comeback talk; Roger Federer is back.

Pounding monster serves and brilliant backhands, the Swiss superstar defeated compatriot Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 7-5 to win a record-tying fifth BNP Paribas Open title on Sunday to go with his record 18th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January after missing most of last year with various injuries.