Novak Djokovic lifts his fifth Italian Open title while in the womens singles, Simona Halep wins her first trophy in Rome
World number one Novak Djokovic overcame a sluggish start to lift his fifth Italian Open title, defeating Argentine Diego Schwartzman 7-5 6-3 for a record 36th ATP Masters crown.
An on-and-off drizzle at Foro Italico, which included a smattering of fans, added to Djokovic's frustration but he still found a way past Schwartzman's serve to draw level at 3-3. The top seed stepped up the intensity to break Schwartzman's serve twice before serving out the match comfortably to seal victory -- clinching it with a drop shot.
Heading into Roland Garros, Djokovic has won 31 of his 32 matches this season, and will be among the favourites alongside 12-times winner Nadal and US Open champion Dominic Thiem.Pliskova attempted to continue playing after receiving treatment on her lower back and leg between sets but eventually decided to retire, not willing to take any chances before the French Open which begins on September.
Halep raced into a 5-0 lead in the opening set, breaking the Czech defending ch ampion three times and the Romanian also saved three break points at 0-40 down in the fourth game.
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