Djokovic to strong for Nadal in Rome
HEAD ambassador Novak Djokovic claimed his fourth straight win over Rafael Nadal, lifting a third Rome Masters title 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 and heading to the French Open as a major title favourite. Djokovic, armed with the HEAD Graphene Speed, won his fourth match on clay against the Spaniard and came just a week before the start of the French Open, the only major the Serb has yet to win.
Speaking after the win, Djokovic said: "After three years it is a pleasure to win this trophy again. Rafa has such a tough game and is a difficult opponent always with his game and style."
Djokovic, meanwhile, reports his wrist is better after he withdrew from Madrid to rest the injury. ''Luckily for me I played with no pain, increasing the level of my tennis," he said.
Meanwhile, Nadal put on a brave face after his defeat which followed a tough three-set win over Andy Murray in the quarter-finals.
“I was able to compete good with one of the best players of the moment,” said Nadal. “My chances to play well at Roland Garros two weeks ago weren’t very high, now I arrive at Roland Garros with more encouragement.”
Djokovic has now claimed Rome honours in 2008, 2011 and at this edition. It was Djokovic’s 19th career Masters title and his 19th win against Nadal in 41 meetings.
Nadal and Djokovic to battle for No.1 at French Open
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will compete for the No. 1 ranking at the French Open, where a meeting in the final between the two would decide the top spot.According to the ATP, Djokovic would also become No. 1 if Nadal does not reach the semifinals. If the Serb reaches the quarterfinals, Nadal would need to win the title to stay No. 1.
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