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Roger Federer sets up Rafael Nadal final in Rome

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Roger Federer defeats Benoit Paire in straight sets to book a final meeting with Rafael Nadal at the Rome Masters.

Roger Federer has wrapped up a 7-6(5) 6-4 victory over Benoit Paire in the semi-finals of the Rome Masters to set up a tantalising final with Rafael Nadal.

The world number three - who can usurp Andy Murray as number two with victory in the Italian capital - overcame the plucky Frenchman in one hour and 28 minutes.

Paire was not overawed by the 17-time Grand Slam champion, matching him blow for blow in the first set in which the pair exchanged a break of serve.

He went ahead at a crucial moment in the tiebreaker, but Federer was able to get it back before going on to clinch a one-set lead.

The 24-year-old's challenge visibly waned in the second set as Federer moved through the gears, producing some sublime tennis on his way to reaching his third Rome final.

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