Tennis News: Roger 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 Argentinian Canas triumphed 7-5, 6-2 in the second-round clash. "I'd rather face it, to be honest," Federer said. "You think it's pressure? It's no pressure at all because I take it match by match. I'm concerned about winning my first-round match against a lucky loser."

Federer's last defeat was to Britain's Andy Murray in the second round of ATP Masters Series in Cincinnati last summer. The defeat against clay court specialist Canas was equally shocking. Canas broke Federer twice in each set, capitalising on unforced errors. The Swiss never had a break-point opportunity in the second set.