ROME — The latest installment in the rivalry between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic met expectations for one tight set. Then Nadal pulled away for a 7-6 (4), 6-3 win to reach the Italian Open final on Saturday (Sunday in Manila). “I’ll have to play my best.”If Nadal wins his record-extending eighth Rome title, he will replace Roger Federer at No. Djokovic recovered from an early break with excellent shot-making and Nadal converted his first set point with a return winner on the line after Djokovic followed his serve to the net. “I enjoyed it.”After losing the first set tiebreak, Djokovic started shouting at his support box in an apparent discrepancy over tactics — then did it again on the next changeover.

Source: Philippine Star May 19, 2018 20:48 UTC