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Top 5 Photos, 5/13: Barty keeps eyes on the prize in Rome

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With quarterfinal spots on the line at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, how did the remaining seeded players fare?

These are the Top 5 photos from Monday in Rome.

1

Ashleigh Barty

Arguably the hottest player on the women's tour right now, the world No. 1 dismissed reigning Charleston champion Veronika Kudermetova, 6-3, 6-3. Next up for Barty is American teen Coco Gauff.

ROME, ITALY - MAY 13: Ashleigh Barty of Australia serves in their ladies singles third round match against Veronika Kudermetova of Russia during Day Six of the Internazionali BNL D'Italia 2021 at Foro Italico on May 13, 2021 in Rome, Italy. Sporting stadiums around Italy remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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2

Novak Djokovic

Making his 15th tournament appearance, the defending champion dismantled Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, 6-2, 6-1, for his 15th tournament quarterfinal entry.

ROME, ITALY - MAY 13: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates victory in their men's singles third round match against Davidovich Fokina of Spain during Day Six of the Internazionali BNL D'Italia 2021 at Foro Italico on May 13, 2021 in Rome, Italy. Sporting stadiums around Italy remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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3

Denis Shapovalov

The Canadian held two match points against nine-time tournament champion Rafael Nadal but couldn't seal the deal.

ROME, ITALY - MAY 13: Denis Shapovalov of Canada reacrts in their mens singles third round match against Rafael Nadal of Spain during Day Six of the Internazionali BNL D'Italia 2021 at Foro Italico on May 13, 2021 in Rome, Italy. Sporting stadiums around Italy remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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4

Coco Gauff

Following her upset win over Maria Sakkari, he American teen snapped Madrid champion Aryna Sabalenka's seven-match win streak to reach her second WTA 1000-level quarterfinals. Can she pull another upset on Friday against Barty?

ROME, ITALY - MAY 13: Gori Gauff of The United States celebrates match point in their ladies singles third round match against Aryna Sabalenka of Belasrus during Day Six of the Internazionali BNL D'Italia 2021 at Foro Italico on May 13, 2021 in Rome, Italy. Sporting stadiums around Italy remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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5

Alexander Zverev

The Mutua Madrid Open champion fought off Kei Nishikori, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, to book a second consecutive appointment with Rafael Nadal, who had his hands full against Shapovalov. Can the German score his fourth straight victory over the Spaniard?

ROME, ITALY - MAY 13: Alexander Zverev of Germany reacts in their mens singles third round match against Kei Nishikori of Japan during Day Six of the Internazionali BNL D'Italia 2021 at Foro Italico on May 13, 2021 in Rome, Italy. Sporting stadiums around Italy remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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