Roger Federer cruises to straight sets win over fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka to secure Italian Open final clash with Novak Djokovic

Roger Federer will renew his rivalry with Novak Djokovic in the Italian Open final on Sunday.

Federer dispatched Swiss countryman Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 6-2 in less than an hour in the semifinals on Saturday, while the top-ranked Djokovic delivered his best performance of the week, downing David Ferrer 6-4, 6-4.

Rome is one of two Masters tournaments Federer hasn't won. 

Roger Federer acknowledges the crowd after his Italian Open semi-final win over Stan Wawrinka

Federer secured his passage into the clay court tournament's final with a 6-4, 6-2 straight sets win

Wawrinka, the world No 9 and Swiss No 2 behind Federer, is made to stretch for a backhand on Saturday

Federer serves under moody skies at the Foro Italico in Rome on Saturday evening

In women's action, Maria Sharapova reached the final by overpowering qualifier Daria Gavrilova 7-5, 6-3 in an all-Russian matchup.

Sharapova will play for a third Rome title against Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain, who fought through her nerves and rallied past second-seeded Simona Halep 2-6, 6-3, 7-5.

This is the last big warmup for the French Open, which starts next weekend.

Maria Sharapova reached the final by beating a fellow Russian, qualifier Daria Gavrilova, 7-5, 6-3

Sharapova will play for a third Rome title against Carla Suarez Navarro, who beat Simona Halep in three sets