Nadal beats Djokovic to be 1 step away from world no.1 rank

Rafael Nadal keeps on rocking!

The Spanish Legend is now 1 step away from winning his 8th title in Rome and to regain his world no.1 rank.

The feat arrived after Rafa edged a rejuvenated Novak Djokovic in a highly spectacular semifinal. The Serbian looked in great shape especially in the first set when he stretched Nadal to the tiebreak. Eventually, Nole faded a bit in the second set after he lost the opener and the Spaniard conquered the match after 1 hour and 56 minutes. The final result was 7-6 (4) 6-3.

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Why it was a great match. NADAL

Rafa was extremely happy with his performance to comment

“It was a tough battle; I think a good level of tennis. It was a combination of tactics, a combination of great shots for both of us. It’s a very important victory for me. I’m very happy.”

 

The final vs. Zverev

Rafa will face Sascha Zverev in the final. The head to head is 4-0 for Rafa.


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