MANILA, Philippines – Rafael Nadal began his quest for his seventh ATP title of the season by demolishing local hope Fabio Fognini in the Rome Masters. The second-seed from Spain won 74% of his service points and broke his 25th ranked opponent five times. Meanwhile, fourth-seed David Ferrer was stretched to the limit before defeating Spanish compatriot Fernando Verdasco. -- Mornings @ ANC, May 16, 2013