Italian Open Tickets

History of the Italian Open

The Italian Open, officially known as the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, is one of the most prestigious and storied tournaments on the ATP and WTA tours. First held in 1930 in Milan, the tournament moved to its now-permanent home at the Foro Italico in Rome in 1935 , where it has been staged ever since. As an ATP 1000 and WTA 1000 event, it is the most important clay-court tournament in the world outside of Roland-Garros and a vital final test for the sport’s best players before the French Open. With its breathtaking Roman setting, passionate crowds, and century of history, the Italian Open is unlike any other tournament on the calendar.

A Legacy of Clay-Court Greatness

Rafael Nadal is the most successful player in the tournament’s history, having won the event a record ten times. His dominance in Rome — against opponents including Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and David Ferrer — made the Foro Italico one of his most celebrated hunting grounds. Djokovic is the second most successful player in the modern era with six titles, making Rome his most successful clay-court event. On the women’s side, Chris Evert stands out with six career singles titles in Rome , while Iga Świątek has continued that tradition of dominance in the modern era. The most recent men’s champion is Carlos Alcaraz, who claimed the 2025 title.

Atmosphere & Location

The Italian Open offers one of the most spectacular settings in world sport. The sprawling Foro Italico venue features the 10,400-seat Stadio Centrale along with the historic Stadio Pietrangeli and the Grand Stand Arena, accommodating the enormous crowds that flock to the grounds annually. Set against the backdrop of Rome’s ancient architecture and the banks of the Tiber, the tournament blends world-class tennis with the unique atmosphere of one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. The Roman crowds are vocal, passionate, and deeply knowledgeable — making every match an experience that goes far beyond the sport itself.

How to Buy Italian Open 2026 Tickets

The Italian Open 2026 takes place from 5 to 17 May 2026 at the Foro Italico in Rome. The tournament is headlined by world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who plays on home soil as the clear favourite, with Alexander Zverev, Ben Shelton, and Lorenzo Musetti among those looking to challenge for the title. Get your Italian Open 2026 tickets from Fanatix and experience the electric atmosphere of Rome’s greatest sporting occasion.