'I need fresh legs to have a chance against Nadal' - Djokovic

Novak Djokovic will face Rafa Nadal in a mouthwatering final at the Italian Open after he came through in three sets against Lorenzo Sonego on Saturday.

Djojovic secured a 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), 6-2 victory to advance to Sunday's finale in Rome where he will look to secure the title for the sixth time.

This will be the sixth time Djokovic and Nadal have battled it out in the final with Nadal currently 3-2 up in the head-to-head record.