Roger Federer opens his bid for a sixth Indian Wells title Saturday night in the desert.

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal open play Wednesday in Canada.

“This day is very special for me,” said the 20-year-old No. 108-ranked qualifier Escobedo, of Mexican-American descent and getting plenty of support in Miami. “I qualified for my first Masters 1000 here in Miami and I played a tricky opponent who serves pretty well.”