MANILA, Philippines – Roger Federer will meet his great rival Rafael Nadal in the Italian Open final after the Swiss held off a challenge by unseeded Frenchman Benoit Paire. It was nearly a clinical victory for the world No. 3, but the 24-year-old Paire held three mini breaks in the tie-break before being let down by poor shot selection. The second set was more straightforward for Federer, who is back in the Rome finals for the third time The Swiss maestro wrapped up victory in just under 90 minutes. -- ANC, May 19, 2013