Djokovic wins Italian Open, record 36th Masters title:

Djokovic wins Italian Open, record 36th Masters title:

Djokovic of Serbia lost 5-7, 3-6 in the final of the Italian Open

World number one tennis star Novak Djokovic set a record by defeating Diego Schwartzman in the final of the Italian Open to win the 36th Masters title. According to media reports, Djokovic from Serbia lost 5-7 in the final of the Italian Open. Djokovic took part in a tournament for the first time since qualifying for the US Open this month, while rivals have sounded the alarm for the French Open starting next week.

The world number one tennis star equaled Rafael Nadal's record for most Masters titles by winning the Western and Southern Open titles last month. After winning the Italian Open, Djokovic said: "I'm very happy this week. It was challenging.

"I don't think I played the best tennis this week, but I think I did the best in the decisive moments," he said.

"I'm glad I was able to put on a great show when needed," said Djokovic. Diego defeated Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals to make it to the final, where he performed well in front of the world number one and did not prove to be Tarnawala.

Rain intervened during the match in Rome, but as the weather improved, Djokovic made a great comeback and won the tournament, setting a record. Djokovic won his 81st career title for the fourth time this year. He also snatched the record for most Masters titles from Rafael Nadal. The world number one came first with 36 Masters titles, followed by Rafael Nadal with 35 titles, Roger Federer with 28, Andre Agassi with 17 and Andy Murray with 14 Masters. They are third, fourth and fifth with titles respectively.

Earlier this month, world number one tennis star and top seed Novak Djokovic was disqualified from the US Open for accidentally hitting a female referee. Arthur of New York in the pre-quarterfinals of this year's Grand Slam tournament. World No. 1 and top seed Novak Djokovic faced 20th seed Pablo Craino Basta at the Ash Stadium.

Djokovic threw the ball angrily after losing 5-6 in the first set, which went to the judge's throat, but the video made it clear that he was looking elsewhere when he threw the ball. Djokovic fell to the ground and immediately apologized, but the official had difficulty breathing and walked off the court, followed by world number one tennis star and tournament referee Soren Fremail for 10 minutes. Djokovic kept apologizing for his mistake.

The umpire later ruled that Craino had won the match in principle, after which Djokovic shook hands with his opponent and walked off the court without shaking hands with the umpires.