体坛英语新闻：Nadal, Federer, Djokovic make to last four of Rome Masters tennis

ROME, May 1 (Xinhua) -- All top three seeds made the semifinals of the Rome Masters men's singles tennis tournament on Friday, with world number one and top seed Rafael Nadal playing the longest in the quarters.

Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return to compatriot Fernando Verdasco during their quarter final match at the Rome Masters tennis tournament May 1, 2009

Nadal needed one hour and 50 minutes to dispose of fellow Spanish sixth seed Fernando Verdasco 6-3, 6-3.

Roger Federer of Switzerland waves to his supporters after winning against Mischa Zverev of Germany at the end of their match at the Rome Masters tennis tournament May 1, 2009.

Reigning champion Novak Djokovic of Croatia will play world number two Roger Federer of the Switzerland in the last four after the world number three defeated Juan Martin del Potro 6-3, 6-4, and Federer downed German qualifier Mischa Zverev 7-6 (3), 6-2.

    Nadal and Verdasco created six break-point opportunities. He took four of his and his 25-year-old opponent managed only one.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return to Rafael Nadal of Spain during their final match in the Monte Carlo Masters tennis tournament in Monaco April 19, 2009

Next up for Nadal will be Fernando Gonzalez after the Chilean 12th seed defeated Argentine qualifier Juan Monaco 2-6, 6-3, 6-4