Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic: Score and Recap from 2014 Rome Masters

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Published: May 18, 2014

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Novak Djokovic got off to a rocky start in the final of the 2014 Italian Open, and Rafael Nadal looked set to triumph once again on the clay. It would hardly have been a surprising result—Nadal came into the final having won seven of the last nine titles in this tournament.    

But Nole was having none of it, rallying to win the next two sets and the match, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. After, he showed support for Serbia, currently victimized by flooding, per Jonny Fordham of WWA Sport:



It was a hugely important performance for Djokovic heading into the French Open, as he looks to end Nadal's reign of terror (eight of the last nine titles at Roland Garros have gone to the Spaniard).

And for what it's worth, it was Djokovic's third title at the Italian Open since 2008. He and Nadal have now combined to win the last 10 titles on the clay in Rome. And while Nadal still holds the advantage in clay finals, per ESPN Stats & Info, it is by the smallest of margins:



Djokovic's service was strong throughout, as he ripped seven aces and won 71 percent of his first-service points. His return game was equally proficient, however, as he won 45 percent of Nadal's first-service points and 56 percent of his second-service points.



In total, he broke Nadal six times, as opposed to four breaks for the Spaniard.

Things started off poorly for Djokovic, however, as he dropped two of first five games. He simply didn't look like himself early in this match, as tennis commentator Rob Koenig noted on Twitter:



After that fifth game, he slammed his racket by the bench area in frustration. That seemed to wake him up a bit, as he earned a crucial break in the next game and followed by holding serve, drawing closer. But trailing 4-3, he blew a huge opportunity to pull level, wasting three break points and killing himself with unforce...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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