Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic is on the course to retain the Rome Masters after reaching the final. Getty

World Number 1 Novak Djokovic will take on Roger Federer in the Men's final clash of the 2015 Rome Masters on 17 May.

Where to Watch Live

The match starts at 2pm BST. Live coverage will be available on Sky Sports 5 and Sky Sports 5 HD. Real-time internet updates and the live streaming link are available on ATP's official website.

Overview

Djokovic is one win away from defending the title as the Serbian is on the course to win his fourth Rome Masters title on Sunday. He made it to the final after registering a victory over David Ferrer.

The 27-year-old had a comfortable straight set victory over the Spaniard as he won the match 6-4, 6-4. It is for the first time in the ongoing competition that the world No 1 has not dropped a set. Djokovic will be hoping he can seal another straight set victory to win the final.

Roger Federer
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Meanwhile, Federer also had an easy win over Stanislas Wawrinka in the last four of the competition. The 33-year-old defeated his compatriot in straight sets 6-4, 6-2 to seal a berth in the final.

The Swiss tennis star has not dropped a single set in the Rome Masters and is one win away from winning the competition. Federer is aware that Djokovic is in good form and he needs to be at his best in order to have any chance of beating the World No 1.

Betting Odds (888Sport.com)

  • Novak Djokovic to win: 7/19
  • Roger Federer to win: 21/10

Head-To-Head

Federer has a 20-18 lead over Djokovic in overall meetings. The pair has met in 20 Masters events and the Serbian has enjoyed success on 11 occasions. In the last five meetings between the pair, Djokovic has a 4-1 lead over Federer.

Rome Masters History

Federer has faced Djokovic twice in the Rome Masters and the Serbian has won on both occasions.

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