Defending champion Novak Djokovic will meet five-time winner Rafael Nadal in the final of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Sunday (local time).

Maria Sharapova set up a final against China's Li Na at the Internazionali BNL D'Italia after a 6-3 6-4 win over Angelique Kerber on Saturday (local time).

Serena Williams has progressed to the Internazionali BNL d'Italia semi-finals after Flavia Pennetta retired early in their quarter-final.

World No.1 Novak Djokovic reached the Internazionali BNL d'Italia semi-finals with a 7-5 6-1 win over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

Andy Murray was a surprise casualty at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia as the world's top three players all advanced on Thursday.

World number one Victoria Azarenka could miss the French Open after injuring her shoulder at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.

Rafael Nadal has overcome a stubborn Florian Mayer 6-1 7-5 to advance to the third round of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.

Australia's Samantha Stosur has won her opening match at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia with a 6-3 7-5 triumph over Sara Errani of Italy.

Lleyton Hewitt has been granted a wildcard into the main draw of the French Open along with young starlet Ashleigh Barty.

Top seed Novak Djokovic began his Rome Masters defence in style with a comfortable 6-3 6-3 win over Australian teenager Bernard Tomic on Tuesday.