Rafael Nadal the seven-time champion is out of the Italian Open in Rome after losing to Dominic Thiem in straight sets 6-4 6-3. Thiem victory brings Nadal 17 matches winning run on clay this season to an end & will now face Novak Djokovic or Juan Martin del Potro in the semi finals.
In the other semi-final today big serving John Isner is taking on Alexander Zverev.