Djokovic too strong for Nadal in Rome

Novak Djokovic won his third Italian Open title and laid down a marker for the French Open with victory over Rafael Nadal in the Rome final. Djokovic, 26, beat the defending champion and world number one 4-6 6-3 6-3 in two hours and 19 minutes. The Serb has now won four matches in a row against Nadal, with the Spaniard's last victory coming in a dramatic semi-final at Roland Garros 12 months ago. This year's French Open, where Nadal is eight-time champion, begins on Sunday.