<p>Nine-time champion Rafael Nadal advanced to the Italian Open final for the 12th time on Saturday with a 6-4, 6-4 win over American Reilly Opelka.</p>.<p>The Spaniard will play either defending champion Novak Djokovic or Italian Lorenzo Sonego in what will also be his 52nd Masters final.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/nadal-ends-losing-streak-against-zverev-wins-in-rome-986019.html" target="_blank">Nadal ends losing streak against Zverev, wins in Rome</a></strong></p>.<p>Playing his 500th clay-court match, Nadal staved off break points in the fourth game of the first set and did not look back to win through in 1hr 32min.</p>
<p>Nine-time champion Rafael Nadal advanced to the Italian Open final for the 12th time on Saturday with a 6-4, 6-4 win over American Reilly Opelka.</p>.<p>The Spaniard will play either defending champion Novak Djokovic or Italian Lorenzo Sonego in what will also be his 52nd Masters final.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/nadal-ends-losing-streak-against-zverev-wins-in-rome-986019.html" target="_blank">Nadal ends losing streak against Zverev, wins in Rome</a></strong></p>.<p>Playing his 500th clay-court match, Nadal staved off break points in the fourth game of the first set and did not look back to win through in 1hr 32min.</p>