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Rafael Nadal during the final. Getty
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Rafael Nadal after beating Novak Djokovic to win the Italian Open final in Rome, on Sunday, May 16. EPA
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Rafael Nadal after his three-set victory over Novak Djokovic. AFP
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Rafael Nadal of Spain is congratulated by Novak Djokovic after the match. Getty
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Rafael Nadal celebrates winning a point. EPA
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Novak Djokovic serves during the final. Reuters
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Rafael Nadal after tripping over a lifted line on the court. AP
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Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal during the final at the Foro Italico in Rome. Getty
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Rafael Nadal falls over after chasing a shot from Novak Djokovic. Getty
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Novak Djokovic hits a backhand. Getty
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Rafael Nadal during the final. Getty
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Rafael Nadal after beating Novak Djokovic to win the Italian Open final in Rome, on Sunday, May 16. EPA
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Rafael Nadal after his three-set victory over Novak Djokovic. AFP
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Rafael Nadal of Spain is congratulated by Novak Djokovic after the match. Getty
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Rafael Nadal celebrates winning a point. EPA
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Novak Djokovic serves during the final. Reuters
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Rafael Nadal after tripping over a lifted line on the court. AP
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Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal during the final at the Foro Italico in Rome. Getty
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Rafael Nadal falls over after chasing a shot from Novak Djokovic. Getty
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Novak Djokovic hits a backhand. Getty
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Rafael Nadal during the final. Getty
Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to win Italian Open for record-extending 10th time
Spaniard wins 7-5, 1-6, 6-3 in Rome despite potentially dangerous fall due to raised line during final
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