The Serbian needed three sets get the victory
Novak Djokovic eliminated Grigor Dimitrov in Rome in three sets 6:3; 4;6; 6:1 after 2 hours and minutes of play.
The Serbian looked comfortable to win in two sets after dominant performance in the first, but the Bulgarian came back in the second part after being a break down, winning 12 points in a row.
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In the third set, though, Djokovic was unmistakable and let Dimitrov to win just one game on his serve. In the next round the no.1 in the world will face the winner of Cameron Norrie – Marton Fucsovics match.