Milan's San Siro Stadium May Host Grass-Court Tennis Event from 2028

A new grass-court ATP 250 tournament, serving as a warm-up for Wimbledon, is set to take place in Milan starting from 2028, with the iconic San Siro stadium being a potential venue. The Italian Tennis and Padel Federation has acquired the rights to a 250-level ATP Tour tournament previously held in Brussels, as announced by federation president Angelo Binaghi. The event is scheduled to occur every June, beginning in 2028, and while San Siro, with its capacity of over 75,000, is a likely host, the final decision has not been made. Binaghi mentioned that climate considerations will likely lead to the tournament being held in northern Italy. He also drew parallels with the Madrid Open's introduction of practice courts within Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu, suggesting that San Siro could be a viable option. Italy has previously hosted a grass-court WTA tournament in Gaiba from 2022 to 2024. Additionally, the federation is 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. Plans are also underway to install a retractable roof at the Foro Italico's Campo Centrale, with construction starting after this year's Internazionali BNL d'Italia and expected to be completed in time for the 2028 edition. Binaghi expressed his ambition to elevate the Rome tournament to the status of a fifth Grand Slam, rivaling the likes of Indian Wells and positioning it alongside the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open as one of the sport's premier events. Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner is aiming to become the first Italian man to win the singles title at the Foro Italico since Adriano Panatta's victory 50 years ago.