ROME: Defending champion Novak Djokovic overcame a first-set scare to set up a Rome Masters quarterfinals with Rafael Nadal thanks to a 0-6, 6-3, 6-2 win over Tomaz Bellucci on Thursday (Friday in Manila).

Fresh from victory over British rival Andy Murray in the Madrid Masters last weekend, Djokovic is looking unstoppable as he seeks to build form for the tougher challenge of the French Open at Roland Garros later this month.

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