Djokovic tops Wawrinka to Rome final

Djokovic, who disposed of world No. 1 Roger Federer in the quarterfinals before advancing to the finals when Czech Radek Stepanek retired in the semis, dropped the first set before storming back to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-3.

Wawrinka, who also advanced to the final when his semifinal opponent, American Andy Roddick, retired, was playing in his sixth career final and was the first unseeded finalist here since Felix Mantilla, who defeated Roger Federer in 2003.

The 20-year-old Djokovic improved to 4-2 all-time versus Wawrinka, who was attempting to capture his second ATP crown.