Nadal reaches semifinals in Rome; Djokovic defeated by Berdych

Rafael Nadal kept the quest for his seventh title at the Rome Masters alive on Friday with a three set win over David Ferrer. Top seed Novak Djokovic wasn't as lucky however, blowing a 6-2, 5-2 lead in losing to Tomas Berdych.

Nadal reaches semifinals in Rome; Djokovic defeated by Berdych Nadal reaches semifinals in Rome; Djokovic defeated by Berdych

Djokovic, Nadal march on to quarterfinals in Rome; Del Potro loses

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal took one step closer to setting up a semifinal clash at the Rome Masters on Thursday, winning their respective third-round matches. Juan Martin del Potro continued his poor form as of late, losing to Benoit Paire in two sets.

Djokovic, Nadal march on to quarterfinals in Rome; Del Potro loses Djokovic, Nadal march on to quarterfinals in Rome; Del Potro loses

Nadal reaches third-round in Rome; Murray, Tsonga and Nishikori ousted

Day 4 action in Rome produced many upsets including Andy Murray, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Kei Nishikori bowing out of the event. However, the King of Clay Rafa Nadal didn't struggle in taking out Fabio Fognini in two tidy sets.

Nadal reaches third-round in Rome; Murray, Tsonga and Nishikori ousted Nadal reaches third-round in Rome; Murray, Tsonga and Nishikori ousted

Djokovic, Federer reach third-round at Rome Masters; Almagro, Haas crash out

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer where easy winners on Day 3 action at the Rome Masters on Tuesday. Nicolas Almagro and Tommy Haas weren't as fortunate however, losing first-round encounters to Julien Benneteau and Mikhail Youzhny respectively.

Djokovic, Federer reach third-round at Rome Masters; Almagro, Haas crash out Djokovic, Federer reach third-round at Rome Masters; Almagro, Haas crash out

Cilic, Gulbis and Fognini prevail in Rome; Monaco ousted

Croatian Marin Cilic led the way for seeded players at the Rome Masters on Day 2 action. Argentine Juan Monaco was not as lucky however, losing in three sets to Benoit Paire. For full results from Italy, click here.

Cilic, Gulbis and Fognini prevail in Rome; Monaco ousted Cilic, Gulbis and Fognini prevail in Rome; Monaco ousted

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