Novak Djokovic is a four-time Italian Open winner. The world number nine received treatment on a bloodied big toe after Djokovic levelled one-set all. "After a lot of years here, I know what happened last week, and I'm going to try to do it better tomorrow," said 17-time Grand Slam winner Nadal. Reigning US and Australian Open champion Osaka withdrew with a stiff right hand giving Madrid Open winner Kiki Bertens a ticket to the semi-final. In a battle between former women's world number ones, Karolina Pliskova won through against Victoria Azarenka 6-7 (5/7), 6-2, 6-2.

Source: Bangkok Post May 18, 2019 00:11 UTC