Rome SF Preview: Djokovic Continues Pursuit Of Masters 1000 Record
After nine-time champion Rafael Nadal‘s surprising loss in the Internazionali BNL d’Italia quarter-finalson Saturday evening, World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is the clear favourite in Rome. Djokovic, who is currently tied with Nadal at a record 35 Masters 1000 titles each, is two wins from standing alone atop that leaderboard. For now, though, the top seed will be focussed on his semi-final opponent, though. The Serbian will have to get past first-time Masters 1000 semi-finalist Casper Ruud when they meet for the first time. “He’s a clay-court specialist. Obviously, he’s...
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