Entering set 1, both Nadal and Djokovic started the game well but Nole was the overwhelming player. The former world No. 1 has had a chance to break away from Nadal. However, Nole did not seize the opportunity and had to pay a heavy price. In the 6th game, Nadal successfully broke the break and took a 4-2 lead.
It was thought that winning the first set would be easy for Rafa to get by, but Nole did not allow that to happen. In game 9, Nole turned the tables from the "gentle" shots of the "king of clay and clay" to equalize the score.
Set 1 forced them into a tie-break, with the advantage on the home field, Nadal easily created a gap and won 7-4 against Djokovic.
In set 2, things became easier for Rafa when Djokovic showed signs of fatigue. In the third game, the Spaniard had a break. Along with that, the stable smash shots of "The Boat" helped him break through in game 9 to close the set with a score of 6-3.
Winning 2-0, Nadal continued to register for the Rome Masters final. The next opponent that the king of clay will have to overcome is Alexander Zverev - the tennis player who excellently overcame Marin Cilic after two dramatic sets with a score of 7-6 (15-13), 7-5.
