Tough luck for Roger Federer that received a rather tough draw in Rome. The Swiss legend is eager to do well in Italy, but on the road to the title, he is supposed to play Dimitrov, Thiem, Nishikori, Djokovic/Nadal and Murray/Wawrinka in the final.

Probably the biggest “point” of the draw is that Nadal and Djokovic may clash as early as the quarters.

All top10 players will participate in the event. The top seeds are Djokovic, Murray, Federer, Wawrinka, Nadal, Nishikori, Tsonga, and Berdych.

Probable quarters

These are the projected quarters

Djokovic – Nadal
Federer – Nishikori
Tsonga – Wawrinka
Berdych – Murray

The defending Champion is Novak Djokovic that last year beat Federer in the final 6-4 6-3. 

THE DRAW