Roger Federer (2) and Rafael Nadal (5) both won their semifinal matches today at the Italian Open, setting the stage for their first encounter in Rome since their legendary 2006 final.
The King of Clay Rafael Nadal beat the Czech Tomas Berdych (6), 6-2, 6-4.
Federer, the Swiss Master, beat the young Frenchman Benoit Paire, 7-6(5), 6-4.
The final will take place on Sunday, May 18, at 4:00 P.M. local time.