PHOTOS/VIDEO: 2018 Internazionali BNL d’Italia SF Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic

2018 Internazionali BNL d’Italia SF Rafael Nadal bt. Novak Djokovic  7/6(4) 6/3

Next opponent  Marin Cilic or Sascha Zverev

Nadal outdueled Djokovic 7-6(4), 6-3 in a tight battle over one hour, 56 minutes on Court Centrale at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia to earn his 356th ATP World Tour Masters 1000 match win, breaking a tie with Roger Federer (355) for the most victories at the elite level in history.

"It was a tough battle, I think a good level of tennis," Nadal said. "[It was a] combination of tactics, a combination of great shots for both of us. [It's a] very important victory for me. I'm very happy."

Photos: Internazionali BNL d’Italia; AFP; Getty Images; EPA; AP; REUTERS 

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