Nick Kyrgios blasted 15 aces beating Tomas Berdych then explained why he's confident for the final.
The 22-year-old is looking more and more like a clay juggernaut every day.
The good friends battled through three topsy-turvy sets before Paire's gorgeous lob sealed the Frenchman's victory.
Del Potro delivers message to fans who stuck by him.
A throwback Thursday celebration of Federer's Indian Wells' triumphs.
"If I'm not 100 percent, I don't think it's necessary," said world No. 5.
The 2009 US Open champion one of three wild cards into main draw.