March: A temporary blip in form sees Murray bow out of Indian Wells, an event that Roger Federer wins by defeating John Isner in the final. The Scot fares better at the Sony Ericsson Open where he reaches the final before being defeated by Djokovic 6-1 7-6. Sharapova gets rather used to being second best in the month, losing in Indian Wells and Miami to Azarenka and Agnieszka Radwanska respectively in straight sets.