The world No. 1 conquered Nishikori in a chaotic Rome semifinal, 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5). (AP Photo)
In Rome, Novak Djokovic has continued doing what he does best: win in dramatic fashion. In his semifinal on Saturday, he needed three hours and four match points to battle past Kei Nishikori, 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5).
And just like on Friday with the ball mark-and-touch tussle, there were both bloopers and highlights.
In the very first game, in what has to be considered a rookie move, Djokovic bruised his ankle performing a standard clay-cleaning move he’s done thousands of times: