Shots of the day: Nadal, Nishikori deliver in Rome (17/05)

A sun-drenched Foro Italico played host to a smorgasbord of action on Day 4 of the Italian Open. With the likes of Rafael Nadal, Angelique Kerber and Kei Nishikori in action, there was plenty for the fans to feast their eyes on.

: Kei Nishikori was a 75 62 winner over David Ferrer. Photo: Getty Images

: Ferrer won his 700th match before playing Nishikori. Photo: Getty Images

: Nicolas Almagro was forced to retire while trailing 0-3 against Rafael Nadal. Photo: Getty Images

: Nadal has now won 16 straight matches on clay. Photo: Getty Images

: Qualifier Anett Kontaveit downed top seed Angelique Kerber 64 60. Photo: Getty Images

: World No.1 Angelique Kerber crashed out in her first match in Rome. Photo: Getty Images

: Garbine Muguruza will be desperate to find some form before launching the defence of her French Open title. She beat Ostapenko 26 62 61. Photo: Getty Images

: Milos Raonic was a 64 63 winner over Tommy Haas. Photo: Getty Images

: Milos Raonic is looking to get matches under his belt after a lengthy injury layoff. Photo: Getty Images

: Juan Martin del Potro was a straight sets winner over Kyle Edmund. Photo: Getty Images

: Karolina Pliskova took a solid 61 61 win over Lauren Davis. Photo: Getty Images

: Elina Svitolina was a 64 76(11) winner over Alize Cornet. Photo: Getty Images

: Alex Zverev was a straight sets winner over Viktor Troicki. Photo: Getty Images

: Venus Williams was a 64 63 winner over Tsurenko. Photo: Getty Images

: Dominic Thiem was forced to fight hard to down Pablo Cuevas 76(4) 64. Photo: Getty Images

: Laura Siegemund cools off during her 46 46 defeat by Simona Halep. Photo: Getty Images

: Third seed Stan Wawrinka avenged his defeat by Benoit Paire in Madrid, winning 63 16 63. Photo: Getty Images

: It was a spectacular evening for tennis in Rome. Photo: Getty Images

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