World No . 2 Novak Djokovic five wins away from matching John McEnroe 's record . The Serbian is doing to Nadal what the Spaniard did to Roger Federer a few years ago -- despite their age difference of a mere 11 and a half months , it looks to be a case of out with the old king and in with the new . Serbian beats top - seed Rafael Nadal 6 - 4 6 - 4 in final of Rome Masters . Serbian has defeated the Italian in three successive title matches . Nadal is top seed and defending champion for the French Open starting in a week 's time .
World No . 2 Novak Djokovic five wins away from matching John McEnroe 's record . Serbian beats top - seed Rafael Nadal 6 - 4 6 - 4 in final of Rome Masters . Serbian has defeated the Italian in three successive title matches . Nadal is top seed and defending champion for the French Open starting in a week 's time .