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Friday brought quarterfinal action to the combined Rome event. These five photos help set the scene.

1. Johanna Konta connects on a forehand as her shadow stretches over Court Centrale.

Top 5: Rome day 6 photos

Top 5: Rome day 6 photos

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2. Beads of sweat drip from Rafael Nadal's face during his clash with Fernando Verdasco.

Top 5: Rome day 6 photos

Top 5: Rome day 6 photos

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3. Argentina's Diego Schwartzman slides his way to a first Masters 1000 semifinal.

Top 5: Rome day 6 photos

Top 5: Rome day 6 photos

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4. V is for victory formation: Maria Sakkari celebrates after outlasting Kristina Mladenovic.

Top 5: Rome day 6 photos

Top 5: Rome day 6 photos

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5. When you've got those 1 a.m. munchies like... Novak Djokovic roars back to save two match points against Juan Martin del Potro.

Top 5: Rome day 6 photos

Top 5: Rome day 6 photos

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Top 5: Rome day 6 photos

Top 5: Rome day 6 photos