Schwartzman awaits in the final – anniversary: ​​Djokovic for the tenth time in the Rome final – Sport

Novak Djokovic is the name of the first finalist of the ATP 1000 tournament in Rome. The world number 1 won in the semifinals against 21-year-old Norwegian Casper Ruud (ATP 34) 7: 5, 6: 3.

Especially in the first set, Djokovic showed great difficulty with his opponent and had to defend himself from two set balls. In the end, however, he got the upper hand. After 2:11 hours, the Serbian used his third match ball to reach the final, the tenth in the “Eternal City”.

In the final, Djokovic will face Diego Schwartzman (ATP 15) on Monday. The Argentine, who surprisingly eliminated Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals, prevailed after a tough fight with 6: 4, 5: 7, 7: 6 (7: 4) against Canadian Denis Shapovalov (ATP 14). For the 28-year-old, it will be the first appearance in the final of an ATP 1000 tournament.