Novak Djokovic rediscovers mojo to set-up Rafael Nadal semi-final test

Novak Djokovic beat Kei Nishikori in the Italian Open quarter-finals to set up a clash with Rafael Nadal.
The Serb has struggled for form since returning from an elbow injury but regained his rhythm to power to a 2-6 6-1 6-3 victory.
1st semi-final of 2018.
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“It means a lot to me to be able to play [in the] semi-finals of a tournament again,” said Djokovic.
“This is what I was looking forward to. This is what I was hoping to achieve.”
The other semi-final will see in-form Alexander Zverev taking on Marin Cilic.
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