Milan's San Siro Stadium May Host ATP 250 Grass-Court Event Starting 2028

A new ATP 250 grass-court tournament is slated to take place in Milan, Italy, beginning in 2028, with the iconic San Siro stadium being considered as a potential venue. The Italian Tennis and Padel Federation has acquired the rights to the tournament, previously held in Brussels. The event is expected to be held annually in June, with the San Siro, home to AC Milan and Inter Milan, being a prime candidate due to its massive capacity of over 75,000. However, the final decision on the venue has not been made, with the federation's president, Angelo Binaghi, citing climate reasons for the choice of location in northern Italy. Binaghi also drew comparisons to the Madrid Open, which is introducing practice courts within Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu, suggesting that the San Siro could be an ideal choice. Italy has previously hosted a WTA grass-court tournament in Gaiba from 2022 to 2024. The federation is also set to host the ATP Finals in Turin until 2030, the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna until next year, and the Rome Masters on clay before the French Open. Additionally, work on a retractable roof for the Campo Centrale at the Foro Italico is scheduled to commence immediately after this year's Internazionali BNL d'Italia, with the aim of completion in time for the 2028 edition. Binaghi expressed his ambition to elevate the tournament in Rome to the status of a fifth Grand Slam, rivaling the likes of Indian Wells. Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner is also vying to become the first Italian man to claim the singles title at the Foro Italico since Adriano Panatta's victory 50 years ago.