No rain fell in Rome on Wednesday, but many top players did continue to shine as they inch closer to the title. However, some favorites were stopped in their tracks by up and coming players.
These are the Top 5 Photos from the Italian Open.
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Rafael Nadal
Although it's been six months since the Spaniard has competed in a tour-level match, it seems nothing has changed. Nadal is looking fit, focused and excited to be back in action. On Wednesday, the world No. 2 defeated this year's US Open semifinalist Pablo Carreno Busta 6-1, 6-1, in just over an hour to advance into Rome's third round.