Novak Djokovic claimed his fifth Italian Open title, beating Argentine Diego Schwartzman in straight sets. Despite trailing 0-3 in the opening set, the Serbian broke back against his opponent before saving set point. Schwartzman, who knocked out nine-time champion Nadal, was unable to handle Djokovic's intensity in the second set, falling to a 7-5 6-3 defeat. With the win, Djokovic also recorded his 36th Masters 1000 title and will now look ahead to the French Open.